Delhi Airport issues passenger advisory due to bad weather conditions in Leh; flights affected

Delhi Airport has issued an advisory today, August 26, due to bad weather conditions in Leh. The flight operations to the destination have also been affected.

Informing through a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), Delhi Airport said, "We are working closely with all the stakeholders to support passengers and minimize inconvenience."

Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and other states weather update

Images from the Old Yamuna bridge showed the water level at the 205-meter line, indicating that the Yamuna River in New Delhi is still flowing close to the danger mark.

For the next three hours, Delhi and many other states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and the north coastal Andhra Pradesh, are expected to experience moderate to strong rainfall, according to a warning issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday.

Orange to red alerts issued

"Orange to red colour warning for moderate to intense spells of rainfall over Jammu, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and north coastal Andhra Pradesh during the next 3 hours," IMD's post on X read.

A day earlier, heavy rainfall lashed parts of the national capital and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR).

Areas including Baba Khadak Singh Marg, ITO, and the Yamuna River witnessed intense showers.

Rainfall also lashed several parts of Mumbai, causing waterlogging in Sion's Gandhi Market area and Eastern Express Highway. IMD has issued a "Heavy Rainfall" warning for August 26-27.

Moreover, the water level in the river of Banswara district of Rajasthan rose due to heavy rainfall. Heavy showers also led to Sangameshwar Temple being submerged in the floodwater. Devotees climbed to the top of the temple to perform aarti.

Heavy rains also lashed several parts of Jammu and Kashmir's Bhaderwah, bringing normal life to a standstill. Continuous downpour triggered waterlogging in low-lying areas and increased the risk of landslides along hilly roads.

Authorities have appealed to people to remain cautious, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay away from rivers and landslide-prone areas. The administration is closely monitoring the situation.

Due to heavy rain, the administration ordered the closure of all government and private schools in Doda District. Bhaderwah-Bani-Basohli-Pathankot & Bhaderwah-Chamba roads are also closed due to heavy rains, leaving travellers halted.