Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Heavy Rain Brings Waterlogging, Traffic Jams Across Delhi
Delhi had heavy rain on Tuesday morning.
Water collected on roads in several places.
This caused traffic jams for many commuters.
The weather department said more rain could fall across Delhi.
Some places might receive very heavy rain.
Thunder, lightning and strong winds were also expected.
At Safdarjung, it was 26.6 degrees Celsius early in the morning.
The air there was completely humid.
Rain the day before had also caused traffic problems and led to some flights being diverted.
Delhi received fresh showers on Tuesday morning, with waterlogging and traffic jams reported in several areas.
The India Meteorological Department forecast moderate rain across many parts of Delhi.
Heavy to extremely heavy rain was expected at isolated locations, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
Safdarjung recorded 26.6 degrees Celsius and 100% humidity at 5:30 a.m.
The station recorded 3 millimeters of rain at 8:30 a.m.; previous-day showers also disrupted traffic and diverted flights.
- Who
- Delhi residents, commuters and travelers were affected; the India Meteorological Department issued the forecast.
- What
- Fresh showers caused waterlogging and traffic jams, while more rain and thunderstorms were forecast.
- When
- Tuesday morning; the latest conditions followed heavy showers the previous day.
- Where
- Delhi and other parts of Delhi-NCR, with rainfall recorded at Safdarjung.
- Why
- The rain caused waterlogging and traffic disruptions; the articles do not state a broader cause for the weather.
- Forecast
- Moderate rain was expected at many places in Delhi.
- Severe weather risk
- Heavy to extremely heavy rain was likely at isolated places.
- Additional conditions
- Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds were also expected.
- Safdarjung temperature
- 26.6 degrees Celsius at 5:30 a.m.
- Safdarjung humidity
- 100% at 5:30 a.m.
- Recorded rainfall
- 3 millimeters at Safdarjung by 8:30 a.m.
- Impacts
- Waterlogging, traffic jams and flight diversions were reported after recent showers.