NEW DELHI (Bernama): Hundreds of flights were delayed at Indira Gandhi International Airport due to congestion following a dust storm that hit the Indian capital on Friday evening.
"Flight operations at Delhi Airport are improving. However, a few flights are still affected due to last night's weather conditions," Delhi International Airport Limited said Saturday on X.
It said Friday’s inclement weather had a significant impact on the flight operations across the country.
Frustrated passengers complained about flight delays and cancellations.
"Our on-ground teams and all stakeholders are working together to minimise any inconvenience to passengers," the airport operator said.
More than 350 flights were delayed and the passenger area saw chaotic scenes, according to local media reports.
"Ongoing air traffic congestion in Delhi is causing flights to be held for takeoff and landing clearance. Due to the consequential impact, a few flights across the network are affected, too," IndiGo airline said in an X post on Saturday afternoon. - Bernama
