India, April 11 -- Over 15 flights were diverted at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport on Friday evening due to a dust storm that ripped through the city and its surrounding areas.

"Due to inclement weather conditions in Delhi, some of the flights at Delhi Airport are impacted. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight updates," airport operator DIAL said in a post on X.

IndiGo also said that the national capital region and Jaipur are experiencing a dust storm, affecting takeoffs and landings and potentially causing air traffic congestion. This may lead to delays or diversions, the airport operator said in the post.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for D...