New Delhi, May 6 -- Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport witnessed significant flight disruption on Tuesday after of intense rain and hail pounded the national capital. Flight schedules were disrupted as adverse weather conditions made it difficult to operate flights and adhere to planned schedule, Hindustan Times reported citing flight data. Over 500 flights were delays and multiple others diverted on 5 May amid India Meteorological Department's (IMD) orange alert.

The situation was further compounded further by drone attack in the Middle East due to which the number of flight cancellations jumped. According to flight data, chaotic situation prevailed at airport after nearly 500 flights ran later than schedule and at least 10 wer...