VONKLUFFEN (post #7) – another non believer – or someone who does not wish to contribute anything of relevance to safety?
This thread is a good reminder of the particular hazards at Delhi, which apply to many other airports.
Also, consider the monsoon season – restricted visibility in rain. In these conditions, the use of the correct runway could be very important for the length required to stop in wet/flooded conditions.
Add to this the associated high workload in stormy conditions, procedural or language differences for those unfamiliar with the area; then we have ingredients for something much more serious than the crew’s embarrassment.