- Heavy rain continued to lash Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) throughout the day on Friday, causing widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across several areas, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert till 8 pm.
- The IMD predicted moderate to heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms and lightning in several parts of Delhi-NCR for the next 2 hours.
- Several areas reported waterlogging, including Chhatarpur Farm, Mehram Nagar, and Faridabad's Sector 17, which recorded 119.4 mm rainfall.
- Commuters faced cab booking issues, long queues, and slow traffic on major routes like Delhi-Jaipur Highway and Noida-Greater Noida Expressway.
- E-rickshaw drivers reported accidents due to submerged potholes and overflowing drains.
- The IMD forecasted continued light to moderate rain through August 13.
- Continuous rainfall led to waterlogging in Delhi's Chhatarpur Farm area and at Mehram Nagar near Terminal 1, disrupting traffic movement and causing water accumulation on the road.
- Traffic congestion was reported from several major routes across Delhi, including Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, ITO, Wazirabad Road, Patel Road, Rohtak Road, Shankar Road, the Kirti Nagar stretch, and Shaheen Bagh.
- Visuals from National Highway 48 (Delhi-Jaipur Highway) near Shankar Vihar showed vehicles stuck in long queues.
- The road from Gurugram to Dhaula Kuan has experienced a traffic jam stretching several kilometres due to persistent rainfall.
- Outside Safdarjung Hospital, rainwater entered the premises, creating difficulties for patients and attendants.
- According to the IMD, the ongoing spell of heavy rainfall is being driven by a rare combination of multiple weather systems active over northern India.
Heavy rainfall has brought Delhi and the National Capital Region to a standstill, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert due to severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions.1349
Commuters have faced significant challenges, with many unable to book cabs for hours. Traffic congestion has been reported on major routes, including Mehrauli-Badarpur Road and the Delhi-Jaipur Highway, with vehicles stuck in long queues.5610
The IMD attributes the ongoing heavy rainfall to a rare combination of multiple weather systems over northern India.14
Areas like Chhatarpur Farm and Mehram Nagar have experienced severe waterlogging, disrupting traffic and daily movement.
“There are many difficulties. Potholes get submerged and sewer pits cannot be seen,” said an e-rickshaw driver, highlighting the dangers faced by commuters.
The IMD has warned of continued intense monsoon showers, predicting thunderstorms and lightning in various parts of Delhi-NCR for the next two hours.2
As of 5 pm, Sector 17 in Faridabad recorded the highest rainfall in the NCR region, with 119.4 mm since midnight.
The weather department forecasts that conditions will persist, with moderate to heavy rainfall expected in areas including Ghaziabad, Noida, and Greater Noida.
The maximum temperature is projected to remain between 31°C and 34°C, while the minimum may range from 23°C to 25°C during this period.
“Waterlogging disrupted traffic on major routes like Delhi-Jaipur Highway and Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, with commuters unable to book cabs for hours. Faridabad's Sector 17 recorded 119.4 mm rainfall by 5 pm, the highest in NCR, while e-rickshaw drivers reported overturned vehicles due to submerged potholes.”
