Delhi Weather Alert, May 21 -- An intense dust storm swept across Delhi-NCR on Wednesday evening, followed by heavy showers and hail, causing significant disruption to flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA).

According to Hindustan Times report, at least 10 flights were diverted-mostly to Jaipur, with one rerouted to Mumbai-and over 50 flights faced delays between 7:45 pm and 8:45 pm.

The sudden severe weather was attributed to strong wind shear and heavy rain, which affected both take-offs and landings.

Delhi Airport and major carriers such as Air India and IndiGo issued advisories urging passengers to check their flight status before travelling to the airport. "Many domestic and international flights to Delhi ...