Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Heavy Rain Floods Delhi-NCR, Disrupts Traffic; More Showers Forecast
Heavy rain fell in Delhi and Gurugram on September 5, 2026.
The rain flooded several roads and low-lying places.
Many cars and other vehicles moved slowly because of the water.
Some affected areas included Mahipalpur, parts of Dwarka and roads near the airport.
A tree also fell on Mathura Road and made traffic worse.
Weather officials said more rain, thunder and lightning could happen later.
Gurugram officials told people to avoid unnecessary travel and flooded roads.
They also warned people to stay away from trees, electric wires and deep water.
Heavy rain on September 5 caused waterlogging across several low-lying areas of Delhi and Gurugram.
Between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Safdarjung recorded 22 mm, Palam 25.2 mm and Lodhi Road 24.4 mm of rain.
Waterlogging affected NH-48, Mahipalpur, Sangam Vihar, Shakarpur, Laxmi Nagar, Mehrauli-Badarpur Road and parts of Dwarka.
Traffic slowed at multiple locations, while a fallen tree on Mathura Road further disrupted movement.
The IMD forecast more rain, thunderstorms and lightning, prompting Gurugram authorities to issue safety advisories.
- Who
- Residents, commuters, Delhi authorities, Gurugram authorities and the India Meteorological Department were involved.
- What
- Heavy rain caused waterlogging and traffic disruption, while more showers were forecast.
- When
- September 5, 2026; heavy rain occurred through the morning, with more rain forecast from the afternoon into the evening and during the night.
- Where
- Delhi and Gurugram, including several roads, low-lying areas, airport approaches and the Sheetla Mata Temple area.
- Why
- Intense rainfall and the forecast of additional thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds and rain led to flooding, traffic disruption and safety advisories.
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Rainfall readings
- Safdarjung: 22 mm; Palam: 25.2 mm; Lodhi Road: 24.4 mm, measured between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
- Delhi impacts
- Waterlogging was reported on NH-48, Mahipalpur, Sangam Vihar, Shakarpur, Laxmi Nagar, Mehrauli-Badarpur Road and parts of Dwarka.
- Airport impacts
- Waterlogging was reported near the Palam airport tunnel and Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- Gurugram impacts
- Severe waterlogging was reported around the Sheetla Mata Temple area.
- Forecast
- The India Meteorological Department forecast more thunderstorms, lightning and rain, including moderate to heavy showers.
- Safety advice
- Gurugram residents were advised to avoid unnecessary travel, flooded roads, underpasses, low-lying areas, trees, electric poles and overhead wires.