Delhi Airport Flooding Video: Has IGI Airport Filed FIR Against 63 Social Media Handles?
The operator of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport has filed a police complaint against 63 social media handles for allegedly sharing misleading videos and photographs that falsely claimed airport operations were disrupted due to flooding.
The operator of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport has filed a police complaint against 63 social media handles for allegedly sharing misleading videos and photographs that falsely claimed airport operations were disrupted due to flooding. The complaint accuses several accounts of circulating recycled visuals, including an old video from Dubai International Airport, and presenting them as recent footage from Delhi Airport.
Has IGI Airport Filed a Police Complaint Over Viral Flooding Posts?
Yes. IGI Airport's operator lodged a First Information Report (FIR) with Delhi Police against 63 social media accounts for allegedly spreading false information about flooding at the airport.
According to the complaint, several posts claimed that heavy rain had submerged terminals and affected airport operations. Officials said many of the visuals were misleading, while one widely shared video was actually from Dubai Airport and had no connection to Delhi. Delhi Rains: Heavy Waterlogging at IGI Airport Leaves Passengers Wading Through Water To Reach Gates (Video).
What Happened at Delhi Airport During the Heavy Rain?
The complaint follows a spell of intense rainfall on September 4, when the airport area received 72.2 mm of rain between 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM.
Airport authorities said temporary water accumulation was reported outside the Terminal 3 arrival forecourt, but ground teams cleared the water in about 20 minutes, reported the420. The operator maintained that flight movements and airport operations continued under standard procedures and were not affected by the rainfall. Delhi Weather Alert: IndiGo Issues Travel Advisory as Flights Face Delays at IGI Airport.
Why Is Delhi Police Investigating the Viral Videos?
Delhi Police have begun investigating the flagged social media accounts to identify the origin of the misleading posts and assess how widely they were circulated.
Investigators are expected to examine digital footprints and metadata to determine whether the content was shared negligently or as part of a deliberate attempt to create panic. The complaint states that false claims about disruptions at a major public utility like IGI Airport can mislead passengers and cause unnecessary confusion about flight schedules and terminal access.
What Has IGI Airport Advised Passengers?
Airport authorities have urged passengers not to rely on unverified videos or photographs circulating on social media during weather-related events.
They advised travelers to check official airport and airline channels for real-time updates on flights and terminal operations. Officials also warned that recycled or misleading visuals can create unnecessary panic and prompt passengers to alter travel plans based on false information.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 09, 2026 08:19 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
