<p>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.</p>.<p>Delhi has received a 46-year high 1.0 metre (3.3 feet) of rain this monsoon season, said the Indian Meteorological Department. The season runs until the end of the month.</p>.<p>Vistara, SpiceJet Ltd, IndiGo and other airlines issued travel advisories, asking passengers to check the status of their flights.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/heavy-rains-in-delhi-leave-part-of-airport-several-areas-of-city-waterlogged-1029203.html" target="_blank">Read | Heavy rains in Delhi leave part of airport, several areas of city waterlogged</a></strong></p>.<p>"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.</p>.<p>Airport authorities later tweeted that they had drained the water "and the issue has been resolved".</p>.<p>Social media users posted videos of waterlogging of streets and the airport, as well as stranded busses.</p>.<p>The rain caused major traffic disruption and severe flooding in low-lying areas of the city, said the weather department, suggesting people stay indoors. It has issued an orange alert, indicating authorities should be prepared to take action.</p>.<p>It predicted thunderstorm with "heavy to very heavy intensity rain" in Delhi and neighbouring areas, that could case partial damage to vulnerable structures, plantations and standing crops, among others.</p>.<p>The Delhi Traffic Police tweeted information to commuters about the stretches hit by rains and suggesting alternative routes.</p>.<p><strong>Check put the latest DH videos here:</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>.<p>Delhi has received a 46-year high 1.0 metre (3.3 feet) of rain this monsoon season, said the Indian Meteorological Department. The season runs until the end of the month.</p>.<p>Vistara, SpiceJet Ltd, IndiGo and other airlines issued travel advisories, asking passengers to check the status of their flights.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/heavy-rains-in-delhi-leave-part-of-airport-several-areas-of-city-waterlogged-1029203.html" target="_blank">Read | Heavy rains in Delhi leave part of airport, several areas of city waterlogged</a></strong></p>.<p>"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.</p>.<p>Airport authorities later tweeted that they had drained the water "and the issue has been resolved".</p>.<p>Social media users posted videos of waterlogging of streets and the airport, as well as stranded busses.</p>.<p>The rain caused major traffic disruption and severe flooding in low-lying areas of the city, said the weather department, suggesting people stay indoors. It has issued an orange alert, indicating authorities should be prepared to take action.</p>.<p>It predicted thunderstorm with "heavy to very heavy intensity rain" in Delhi and neighbouring areas, that could case partial damage to vulnerable structures, plantations and standing crops, among others.</p>.<p>The Delhi Traffic Police tweeted information to commuters about the stretches hit by rains and suggesting alternative routes.</p>.<p><strong>Check put the latest DH videos here:</strong></p>