Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Heavy Delhi Rain Causes Waterlogging, Red Alert, Flight Disruptions
Heavy rain fell in Delhi on Tuesday morning.
The rain caused large pools of water to form on roads.
This made it difficult for vehicles to move and created traffic jams.
The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert because the rain was intense.
Many flights at Delhi airport were affected.
One report said around 10 flights were cancelled, while another said 16 were cancelled.
Flight-tracking data said 123 flights were delayed.
The weather office said rain could continue for several hours.
It expected the rain to ease from Wednesday, although some clouds and possible showers could remain.
Heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging across several parts of Delhi and adjoining National Capital Region areas on Tuesday morning.
The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert and warned that intense rain would continue for the next few hours.
Major roads, including areas around Parliament Street, Connaught Place, AIIMS, ITO, RK Puram and Ferozeshah Road, faced disruption and congestion.
Reports differed on the number of cancellations, citing around 10 in one account and 16 in another at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Flight-tracking data reported 123 delays, while the IMD forecast rain easing from Wednesday and warmer, mostly cloudy conditions afterward.
- Who
- Delhi residents, commuters, air passengers, the India Meteorological Department, and Delhi airport authorities.
- What
- Heavy rain caused severe waterlogging, traffic congestion, flight cancellations, and flight delays in Delhi.
- When
- Tuesday morning; an IMD update issued at 6:45 a.m. forecast heavy rain for the next two to three hours, while another update said it could continue until 10 a.m.
- Where
- Several parts of Delhi and adjoining National Capital Region areas, including major roads and Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- Why
- Intense rainfall and adverse weather conditions disrupted road and air travel.
- Weather alert
- The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Delhi.
- Rainfall timing
- At 6:45 a.m., the IMD forecast heavy rain over Delhi for the next two to three hours; another report said it could continue until 10 a.m.
- Affected areas
- Heavy rain and waterlogging were reported around Parliament Street, Connaught Place, AIIMS, ITO, RK Puram, and Ferozeshah Road.
- Flight cancellations
- Reports cited around 10 cancelled flights in one account and 16 in another at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- Flight delays
- Flightradar24 data cited 123 delayed flight services.
- Later forecast
- The IMD expected rain to ease from Wednesday and forecast partly cloudy skies with no rain from August 26 to August 30.
- Travel advice
- Authorities advised commuters and passengers to plan their journeys accordingly.
