Strong thunderstorms hit Delhi, 100 flights delayed

100 flights delayed and about 17 flights were diverted between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm after southern parts of Delhi was hit by strong thunderstorms on Friday.

“17 flights were diverted at the IGI airport between 3:20 to 4:30 pm due to heavy rain and poor weather conditions. Several flights were also delayed during the period,” media report quoted airport official as saying.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) also issued warning about the possibility of strong winds with the speed of 25-35 kmph gusting to 45 kmph, hitting over interior Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand till Saturday.

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