Heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging around the approach roads and forecourts of Terminals 2 and 3 at Indira Gandhi International Airport, leaving several passengers stranded outside the terminals. The sudden accumulation of water disrupted movement around the airport and raised concerns among travellers trying to reach departure and arrival areas. Passengers were seen waiting for the water level to fall before proceeding towards the terminal gates. The situation also triggered concerns over drainage and the airport’s preparedness to handle intense rainfall.

One passenger, Mansi, said she had never witnessed such severe waterlogging at the airport. She said she had been waiting for around half an hour as the water remained accumulated around the approach area. Her comments reflected the anxiety among passengers who were concerned that the flooding could affect their travel plans and potentially cause them to miss flights. Visuals from the area showed people navigating through waterlogged sections while attempting to reach the terminal buildings.

Govinda Pandey, who has worked at the airport for around three years, also described the situation as unusual. He said he had never seen water accumulate to such an extent at the airport and suggested that a drainage or sewer blockage could have contributed to the problem. Pandey expressed concern that such incidents could affect the airport’s image and called for attention to drainage infrastructure. He also stressed the need for measures to prevent water from entering or accumulating around passenger movement areas during heavy rain.

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The airport authorities said the approach roads and forecourt areas of Terminals 2 and 3 had accumulated water following the heavy rainfall. However, they stated that the accumulated water was cleared within a short time. The incident nevertheless highlighted concerns about how quickly airport access roads can become difficult to navigate during intense downpours. For passengers, even temporary flooding can create difficulties in reaching terminals, particularly when traffic is already moving slowly across the city.

The heavy rainfall also affected several other parts of the national capital, with waterlogging reported on multiple roads and stretches. Palam recorded the highest rainfall among the city's weather stations during the reported period, while Safdarjung, Lodhi Road, Ridge and Ayanagar also received significant rainfall. The underpass connecting the airport with Vasant Kunj was completely waterlogged, while areas including Connaught Place and parts of Lutyens' Delhi also experienced flooding and traffic disruptions.

The airport waterlogging also prompted reactions on social media, with users raising concerns about drainage, road design and safety during heavy rainfall. Some questioned whether adequate planning and infrastructure audits had been carried out to prevent such accumulation of water. While the airport said the water was cleared shortly after it accumulated, the incident has renewed attention on drainage systems around major transport hubs and the need for effective rainwater management to prevent disruptions during periods of intense rainfall.

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