New Delhi, June 4 -- Despite severe thunderstorms and inclement weather conditions in the national capital forcing the diversion of 11 flights, the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has recorded a noticeable drop in overall disruptions thanks to its newly deployed technology, airport sources said.

According to sources, India's first "SkyCast System" was officially inaugurated at the Delhi airport last Friday. The system represents one of the most significant milestones in the country's aviation history, blending multiple advanced atmospheric observation technologies to deliver high-impact, real-time weather forecasting.

"While 11 flights had to be diverted due to the recent spell of bad weather, the airport has experienced a su...