India, Jan. 27 -- After the national capital witnessed moderate spells of rain and gusty winds on Tuesday, flights operations at Delhi airport suffered a blow as multiple airlines issued advisories in view of the unfavorable weather conditions.

According to the nowcast from the India Meteorological Department at around 12 pm, North Delhi, Central Delhi, North West Delhi, North East Delhi, West Delhi, and South West were placed under a red alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms and winds gusting up to 40-60 kilometers per hour.

A yellow alert has been placed for Shahdara, East Delhi, South East Delhi, New Delhi and South Delhi as the districts are expected to face moderate rain and thunderstorms.

Leading airlines including Akasa Air, IndiG...