India, Oct. 7 -- At least 15 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport on Tuesday evening as heavy rain lashed the national capital, severely impacting air and road traffic.

According to airport officials, eight flights were rerouted to Jaipur, five to Lucknow, and two to Chandigarh.

Intermittent showers, which began early in the morning, continued throughout the day.

After a brief lull in the afternoon, dark clouds once again covered the sky, followed by a sharp spell of heavy rain, leading to waterlogging and massive traffic jams in several parts of the city.

"Due to adverse weather conditions in Delhi, flight operations at Delhi Airport may be impacted. Our on-ground teams are diligently working with all stakeholders to ensure a s...