On Aug 24, 2026 heavy monsoon downpours produced widespread waterlogging and traffic disruption across Delhi‑NCR, affecting areas including Delhi, Gurugram, Noida and Faridabad.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued district‑level nowcasts/alerts (red and orange warnings) for parts of Delhi‑NCR on Aug 24, 2026.

Flight operations at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were disrupted on Aug 24, 2026: multiple flights were diverted and many flights delayed or cancelled. Sources report approximately 15 flights bound for Delhi were diverted; multiple reports say the majority of those diverted flights landed at Jaipur, with smaller numbers diverted to Chandigarh and Lucknow.

Some impact in Rajasthan is indicated by the aviation diversions (multiple diverted Delhi‑bound flights landed at Jaipur) and IMD reporting rainfall in parts of east Rajasthan during the same period.

Gurugram authorities issued an advisory (work‑from‑home for offices and schools) for Aug 25, 2026, citing heavy rain and expected traffic and waterlogging.

Reports describe diversion counts as approximate and refer to 'multiple reports' for diversion destinations. Specific flight numbers, airlines and detailed IMD bulletins are not provided in the available reports and should be confirmed from official sources before publication.