Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Heavy Delhi Rains Flood Markets, Roads and Disrupt Flights
Heavy rain fell across Delhi and nearby areas on Monday morning.
The rain made the weather feel cooler and less humid.
It also flooded many roads and markets.
Sadar Bazaar had water nearly up to people’s waists.
Shops there were flooded and many shutters stayed closed.
Students had to walk through deep water in Sangam Vihar.
Water also collected in Connaught Place.
Fourteen flights were sent to other airports, and airlines warned travelers that flights might be delayed.
Heavy rain lashed Delhi-NCR on Monday morning, easing heat and humidity but disrupting traffic.
Sadar Bazaar saw waist-deep waterlogging, with rainwater entering shops and shutters largely closed.
Shani Bazaar Road in Sangam Vihar and streets used by students were severely flooded.
Rainwater accumulated in a Connaught Place parking lot, while several roads were submerged.
Fourteen flights were diverted from Delhi Airport, and airlines warned of delays and disruptions.
- Who
- Residents, commuters, students, shoppers and air travelers in Delhi-NCR were affected.
- What
- Heavy rain caused flooding, traffic disruption, submerged roads and diverted flights.
- When
- Monday morning; the article also reports rainfall totals for August.
- Where
- Delhi-NCR, including Sadar Bazaar, Sangam Vihar, Connaught Place and Delhi Airport.
- Why
- Heavy rain and adverse weather conditions caused waterlogging and disrupted transportation.
- Flights diverted
- 14 flights were diverted from Delhi Airport.
- Monthly rainfall
- Delhi’s rainfall total for the month was reported at 246.3 mm.
- August long-period average
- The IMD’s August long-period average was reported as 233.1 mm.
- Sadar Bazaar flooding
- Visuals showed waist-deep waterlogging and flooded shops.
- Affected locations
- Sangam Vihar, Connaught Place and other parts of Delhi-NCR experienced water accumulation.
- Airline advisories
- Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet warned passengers about possible delays and disruptions.
- 2025 August rainfall
- Delhi recorded 400.81 mm of precipitation between August 1 and 31, 2025, according to the article.