8 killed in Delhi amid heavy rain, hundreds of flights delayed: Indian media
Eight people were killed when a wall collapsed near Mohan Baba Mandir in Harinagar, Jaitapur, amid heavy rains in the national capital this morning, officials said. Three fire tenders were rushed to the spot along with police teams, the Delhi Fire Service said, as reported by PTI.
The overnight rain also brought the capital to a standstill, disrupting traffic and flight operations. Several areas in the capital, including Panchkuian Marg, Mathura Road and Connaught Place reported waterlogging.
Some airlines warned of possible impact on flights. Air India, in its travel advisory, said, "Rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi today. Please check your flight status here before heading to the airport and allow extra time for your journey to the airport due to possible slow moving traffic."
IndiGo, in their advisory, said, "The rain has not taken a break in Delhi, and the city's roads are feeling the pressure. Commute to the airport may take longer due to ongoing waterlogging and traffic build-up. If you are travelling today, please check your flight schedule on our app and website and set out earlier than usual. Our teams are proactively monitoring the situation. We appreciate your cooperation during this time."
Delhi Airport also warned passengers of the inclement weather and urged them to plan their travel accordingly.
Passenger Advisory issued at 09:25 Hours #DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory pic.twitter.com/kPfwPtqtHx
— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) August 9, 2025
The downpour is said to have impacted several flights as well. Data from flight tracking Flightradar showed 135 flights were delayed on Saturday morning, Hindustan Times reported. At 8:30am, Flightradar showed 15 flights to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were delayed, while 120 outbound flights were also behind schedule.
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