Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Heavy Rain, BRICS Rehearsals Snarl Delhi-NCR Traffic
Heavy rain caused water to collect on many roads in Delhi-NCR.
This made driving slower and created large traffic jams.
A rehearsal for a BRICS Summit motorcade added to the problem.
Roads near Shiv Murti and parts of the Dwarka Expressway were especially affected.
Some roads near the airport were also waterlogged.
A fallen tree blocked traffic near Apollo Hospital on Mathura Road.
Another fallen tree was reported near Malviya Nagar Metro station and Badarpur.
Airlines warned passengers that bad weather could delay flights.
People travelling to the airport were told to check their flight status and leave extra time.
Heavy rain waterlogged parts of Delhi-NCR and disrupted major roads and highways.
A BRICS Summit motorcade rehearsal further worsened congestion between Lutyens’ Delhi and Gurugram.
Waterlogging near Shiv Murti blocked the Gurugram-Delhi lane on NH 48.
Traffic police advised motorists to use alternate routes, including MG Road, Aya Nagar border and Road No. 224.
IndiGo warned of possible flight delays, while airport passengers were advised to check flight status and allow extra travel time.
- Who
- Commuters, airline passengers, the Delhi Traffic Police, the Gurugram Traffic Police, and the Gurugram Police were affected or involved.
- What
- Heavy rain, waterlogging, fallen trees and a BRICS motorcade rehearsal caused traffic disruption and possible flight delays.
- When
- The disruption occurred from Saturday morning; the BRICS Summit is scheduled for September 12 and 13, 2026.
- Where
- Affected locations included Delhi-NCR, NH 48 near Shiv Murti, Dwarka Expressway, areas around Indira Gandhi International Airport, Mathura Road and Malviya Nagar.
- Why
- Intermittent heavy rain, strong winds, waterlogged roads, fallen trees and motorcade rehearsal movements contributed to the disruption.
- Weather
- The India Meteorological Department forecast heavy rain and strong winds in Delhi.
- Worst waterlogging
- Heavy waterlogging was reported near Shiv Murti on the Gurugram-Delhi lane of NH 48.
- Airport impact
- Waterlogging affected areas near Terminal 3, the forecourt and an underpass connecting Mahipalpur, Mehrauli and Vasant Kunj.
- Flight advisory
- IndiGo warned of possible delays and asked passengers to check flight status before leaving.
- Alternative airport transport
- Passengers travelling to the airport were advised to use the Airport Express Line.
- Road diversions
- Motorists near Shiv Murti were advised to take a U-turn at IFFCO Chowk and use MG Road or the Aya Nagar border.
- BRICS Summit
- The summit is scheduled for September 12 and 13, 2026, with motorcade rehearsals contributing to congestion.