Goa, Oct. 8 -- At least 15 flights were diverted from Delhi Airport on Tuesday evening due to heavy rainfall affecting the region. Of the diverted flights, eight were redirected to Jaipur, five to Lucknow, and two to Chandigarh.

Intermittent showers began early in the morning and persisted throughout the day. After a brief lull in the afternoon, dark clouds returned, bringing a spell of heavy rain that disrupted travel and daily activities.

The downpour caused severe waterlogging and traffic jams in multiple areas across Delhi, adding to commuter woes.

Earlier, Delhi Airport authorities had issued an advisory warning that flight operations could be affected due to the inclement weather, urging passengers to check flight statuses in adv...