Commuters wade through a waterlogged road following rains, at ITO in New Delhi. (Pic credit: PTI)
NEW DELHI: A powerful thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rain lashed Delhi overnight and caused widespread disruption across the city, including delayed flights, waterlogged roads, uprooted trees, and electricity poles.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the storm brought wind speeds of up to 82 kmph and 81.2 mm of rainfall within just six hours, from 11.30 pm to 5.30 am.The downpour severely impacted flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. According to airport sources, 49 flights were diverted between 11.30 pm and 4 am due to adverse…