At least 15 flights were diverted at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Tuesday as heavy rainfall battered the city, causing traffic jams and waterlogging in several areas.

Many parts of the city appeared gloomy during the day as rain continued to lash the city, brought on by the impact of a western disturbance. The downpour led to waterlogging, bringing traffic across the city to a standstill.

According to Indian Express, out of the 15 flights diverted due to rain, 8 went to Jaipur, 5 to Lucknow and 2 to Chandigarh.

At Palam Airport, visibility fell from 6,000 metres at 1.30 pm to 1,200 metres by 5 pm.

Delhiites took to the social media platform X to flag the situation and appeal for immediate intervention from traffic authorities.

"There is a huge traffic jam on

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