Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Heavy Rain Causes Waterlogging and Traffic Chaos Across South Delhi
Heavy rain fell across South Delhi and nearby areas.
Water collected on important roads and in underpasses.
Cars and buses moved very slowly through the deep water.
People travelling to the airport faced long delays.
The weather department issued a yellow alert for Delhi.
More light to moderate rain was expected during the day, with another light spell possible at night.
Other parts of the National Capital Region were also expected to receive rain.
The repeated flooding has raised questions about whether the city’s drains can handle intense rainfall.
A sudden spell of heavy rain submerged major roads and underpasses in South Delhi and nearby areas.
The Delhi-Airport stretch, Airport Road and the Dwarka underpass experienced severe waterlogging and slow-moving traffic.
Commuters travelling to Indira Gandhi International Airport and other NCR destinations faced lengthy delays.
The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert and forecast additional light to moderate rain in Delhi.
Recurring waterlogging has renewed concerns about drainage and water-management infrastructure in low-lying parts of the capital.
- Who
- Commuters, the India Meteorological Department, and Delhi civic authorities including the Public Works Department are involved in the report.
- What
- Heavy rain caused waterlogging and major traffic disruptions across South Delhi, Airport Road and nearby areas.
- When
- The latest rain struck early in the morning, with further rain forecast from morning to afternoon and again during the evening and night.
- Where
- Affected locations included the Delhi-Airport stretch, Airport Road, Chanakyapuri, Janpath, Kartavya Path, India Gate, Rao Tularam Marg, Firozeshah Road and the Dwarka underpass.
- Why
- Intense rainfall overwhelmed roads and low-lying areas, causing water accumulation and traffic congestion; recurring incidents have raised concerns about drainage infrastructure.
- Weather alert
- The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for Delhi.
- Worst-affected route
- The Delhi-Airport stretch experienced heavy waterlogging and bumper-to-bumper traffic.
- Other affected location
- The Dwarka underpass was among the areas submerged by rainwater.
- Forecast
- Delhi was expected to receive one or two spells of light to moderate rain from morning to afternoon, followed by very light to light rain in the evening and at night.
- Earlier complaints
- The Public Works Department received around 15 waterlogging complaints on August 6.
- Earlier affected areas
- Previous waterlogging was reported near Press Enclave Marg, Defence Colony, Kanjhawala, Palla, Karkardooma, Saraswati Vihar and Dwarka.
- NCR forecast
- Faridabad, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar were under a green alert while rainfall remained possible.