Archive · 25 May 2025
Delhi Hit by Storm: Heavy Rain Causes Flooding, Disrupts Flights
Delhi experienced heavy rainfall and a strong thunderstorm overnight.
This caused major problems: streets flooded in areas like Moti Bagh, Minto Road, and ITO, leading to traffic jams.
Strong winds downed trees and disrupted flights at Delhi Airport, with many planes delayed or diverted.
The temperature also dropped significantly due to the storm.
The weather department forecast more thunderstorms for the day.
A powerful thunderstorm brought heavy rain to Delhi overnight.
Widespread waterlogging occurred across the city, including in Moti Bagh and Minto Road.
Strong winds gusted up to 82 km/h in Safdarjung.
49 flights were diverted and around 180 were delayed at Delhi Airport.
The IMD issued a red alert and forecast more thunderstorms for Sunday.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi and passengers at Delhi airport.
- What
- Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds causing waterlogging, traffic snarls, and flight disruptions.
- When
- Overnight, early Sunday, May 25.
- Where
- Delhi, including Moti Bagh, Minto Road, ITO, and Delhi Airport.
- Why
- Due to a powerful thunderstorm with heavy rain.
- IMD Warning
- Red Alert
- Safdarjung Rainfall
- 81.2 mm
- Safdarjung Wind Speed
- 82 km/h
- Flights Diverted
- 49
- Flights Delayed
- 180
- Lowest Temperature
- 19.8 degrees Celsius
Sources
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