Severe thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rainfall caused major disruptions at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. Forty-nine flights were diverted and 180 delayed, impacting thousands of passengers. The adverse weather, with wind speeds up to 82 km/hour, led to rerouting to nearby airports and significant congestion across all terminals, causing long delays and passenger frustration.
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