The disruptions caused significant inconvenience to passengers, with long queues and crowded terminal areas reported. Waterlogging around the airport and on access roads further compounded the situation, delaying passenger arrivals and departures. The delays and diversions affected thousands of travellers, with knock-on effects on connecting flights and schedules across the network. Such disruptions highlight the vulnerability of major transport hubs like IGIA to extreme weather events during the monsoon season.