32 Flights to Delhi Diverted in View of Bad Weather
Meanwhile, the air quality improved to 'moderate' on Thursday, a significant improvement due to western disturbances, scattered rain and high wind speed.
New Delhi: The weather in Delhi turned turbulent in the afternoon with rains and hailstorm hitting at many places. The weatherman had predicted rains earlier in the day.
As rains lashed Delhi, as many as 32 flights, including 23 domestic and 9 international flights, to Delhi were diverted and the airport was shut for two hours.
Meanwhile, the air quality improved to 'moderate' on Thursday, a significant improvement due to western disturbances, scattered rain and high wind speed, authorities said.
Parts of Delhi witnessed moderate rainfall on Wednesday night.
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