Archive · 26 May 2025
Delhi Hit by Flooding, Outages, and Delays After Heavy Rain
A big rainstorm hit Delhi, causing many problems.
Roads flooded, especially near the airport and in underpasses, making it hard to travel.
Some flights were delayed or canceled.
Some parts of the city lost power.
The government and political parties argued about how well they were dealing with the situation.
Heavy overnight rain caused widespread waterlogging and disruptions across Delhi.
Waterlogging occurred near Delhi airport and at several underpasses.
Flight operations were impacted, with delays and cancellations reported.
Electricity supply was disrupted in several areas of the city.
Political parties exchanged criticism regarding the handling of the crisis.
- Who
- Commuters, Delhi Traffic Police, PWD, MCD, NDMC, Airport officials, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- What
- Heavy overnight rain led to waterlogging, flight delays, infrastructure damage, and electricity outages.
- When
- Sunday morning and overnight.
- Where
- Delhi, including airport, underpasses at Zakhira, ITO, Azadpur Market, Rohtak Road, Minto Bridge, and Delhi Cantonment.
- Why
- Intense rainfall and strong winds
AAP
BJP
Government Response
AAP
AAP criticized the PWD Minister for absence during the crisis.
BJP
BJP officials mobilized early to clear trees and drain water.
- Rainfall
- 81.2 mm (Safdarjung)
- Wind Speed
- Up to 82 km/h
- Temperature Drop
- 8.6 degrees Celsius below normal
- Flight Delays
- Around 180
- Waterlogging Locations
- Multiple underpasses
Sources
'Vikas overflowing': Congress taunts Centre over Delhi Airport canopy collapse amid rain- video
AAP says rain has exposed collapse of infrastructure, BJP hits back
Delhi airport operations disrupted by severe storm: 49 flights diverted, 180 delayed
Five flights diverted toVaranasi due to storm in Delhi
Flights diverted, tensile canopy gives way at Delhi airport
Deja vu: Uprooted trees, waterlogging, traffic jams
