Heavy rains delay flights in Delhi, snarl traffic

Heavy rains delayed flights and disrupted traffic in India's capital New Delhi on Saturday, inundating several places including the forecourt of Indira Gandhi International Airport. Delhi has received a 46-year high 1.0 metre of rain this monsoon season, said the Indian Meteorological Department. The season runs until the end of the month. Vistara, SpiceJet, IndiGo and other airlines issued travel advisories, asking passengers to check the status of their flights. "Due to waterlogging on account of heavy rains in Delhi, traffic congestion is expected. Customers travelling are advised to allow more time for their journey to the airport," Vistara tweeted. Airport authorities later tweeted that they had drained the water "and the issue has been resolved". Social media users posted videos of waterlogging of streets and the airport, as well as stranded busses.<br/>