Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Delhi and Mumbai Brace for Heavy Rains: Alerts Issued
It's raining a lot in Delhi and Mumbai!
The rain has caused traffic jams and waterlogged roads in Delhi.
The weather department has issued warnings: a red alert for heavy rain in some Delhi areas and an orange alert for Mumbai, Pune and other regions.
So far, Delhi has gotten more rain than usual this monsoon season.
Remember to be careful and stay dry!
Heavy rain lashed Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions.
IMD issued a red alert for parts of Delhi and an orange alert for Mumbai and other regions.
Delhi's Safdarjung weather station recorded 8.8 mm of rain on Tuesday.
Traffic jams were reported in several areas of Delhi due to waterlogging.
Monsoon rainfall in Delhi is currently eight percent above the seasonal average.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued alerts; residents and commuters are affected.
- What
- Heavy rainfall and associated alerts across Delhi-NCR and Mumbai, leading to waterlogging and traffic issues.
- When
- Heavy rain on Wednesday, July 23, following rainfall on Tuesday.
- Where
- Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and surrounding regions.
- Why
- A monsoon trough near the Himalayas is causing the rain; causing traffic jams due to waterlogging.
AAP (Aam Aadmi Party)
BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party)
Civic Management Blame
AAP (Aam Aadmi Party)
Blames the BJP-led Delhi government, calling the waterlogging a failure of the “four-engine government.”
BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party)
N/A
- Delhi Rainfall (July)
- 136.3 mm (so far)
- Delhi Rainfall (Tuesday)
- 8.8 mm at Safdarjung
- Ridge Rainfall (Tuesday)
- 22.4 mm
- Mumbai Rainfall (past 2 days)
- Over 200 mm in suburban areas
- Delhi AQI
- 88 (satisfactory)
- Delhi Monsoon Rainfall
- 8% above seasonal average
Sources
Delhi Weather Live Updates: Heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, IMD issues red alert
Mumbai Weather Today Live Updates: Heavy Rain Lash Western Suburbs, Central and South Remain Mostly Dry
Delhi rains: Heavy showers in different parts of national capital cause waterlogging
Intense Rain Batters Delhi-NCR, IMD Warns Of More Showers In Coming Days
Weather Today LIVE Updates: Delhi-NCR and Mumbai brace for heavy rains today; IMD issues Red and Orange Alerts
Mumbai Rains Live Updates: Rain lashes parts of city as IMD sounds ‘yellow’ alert
