Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Bring Waterlogging to Delhi
Delhi had heavy rain and thunderstorms on Monday morning.
The rain made the weather cooler and the sky cloudy.
Water collected near Jhandewalan Temple in the Karol Bagh area.
The weather office said more rain and thunderstorms could come for the next two to three hours.
It expects partly cloudy skies and no rain over the next several days.
Temperatures are expected to stay in the low to mid-30s during the day.
The rain could slow traffic and make some roads unsafe.
People were asked to check traffic updates and avoid places that often flood.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms swept across Delhi on Monday morning, bringing overcast skies and cooler conditions.
The IMD forecast moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms over Delhi-NCR for the next two to three hours.
Waterlogging was reported near Jhandewalan Temple in the Karol Bagh area; rain visuals were also reported from Rajokri and Jantar Mantar.
The IMD forecast partly cloudy skies and no rain in Delhi over the following days, with highs generally around 31–35°C.
Commuters were advised to check traffic conditions, follow advisories and avoid roads prone to waterlogging amid risks of disruption and vehicle accidents.
- Who
- Delhi residents and commuters; the India Meteorological Department issued the forecast and advisory.
- What
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms brought cooler weather and waterlogging in parts of Delhi; the IMD forecast further rain for two to three hours.
- When
- Monday morning, October 12, 2026; the IMD forecast rain for the next two to three hours.
- Where
- Delhi, including the Jhandewalan Temple area near Karol Bagh; rain was also reported in Rajokri and near Jantar Mantar.
- Why
- The IMD attributed the immediate forecast to moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms; the articles do not specify a cause for the weather.
Rainfall and immediate risks
Expected conditions after the showers
Near-term weather outlook
Rainfall and immediate risks
The IMD warned of moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms over Delhi-NCR for the next two to three hours.
Expected conditions after the showers
The IMD forecast partly cloudy skies and no rainfall over the following days; the reports describe the wet spell as unlikely to persist.
Effects on travel
Rainfall and immediate risks
The IMD warned rain could cause traffic disruption, water accumulation and a higher risk of vehicle accidents, advising commuters to avoid waterlogging-prone roads.
Expected conditions after the showers
The coverage also reported cooler conditions after the rain, while the forecast indicated temperatures would remain within the stated ranges.
- Rain forecast
- Moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms over Delhi-NCR for the next two to three hours.
- Reported waterlogging
- Near Jhandewalan Temple in the Karol Bagh area.
- Other reported rain locations
- Rajokri and Jantar Mantar.
- Days ahead
- Partly cloudy skies and no rainfall forecast for the coming days; one article specifies six days.
- Expected temperatures
- Coming days' maximums generally 31–35°C; minimums generally 22–25°C.
- Commuter advisory
- Check traffic conditions and advisories, and avoid roads and areas prone to waterlogging.
- Potential hazards
- Traffic disruption, water accumulation in low-lying areas and on roads, and increased vehicle-accident risk.
