Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Heavy Delhi Rain Triggers Red Alert, Waterlogging and Traffic Chaos
It rained a lot in Delhi, India, on Friday.
The rain was so heavy that many roads filled with water, creating giant puddles.
Cars got stuck in very long traffic jams all over the city.
Some places got more than 100 mm of rain, which is a huge amount.
The weather scientists at the India Meteorological Department put out a red alert, which means 'be very careful today.'
Some airplanes had problems and could not fly on time.
Airline companies like IndiGo and Air India told passengers to check their flight status before going to the airport.
Many famous places, like near the Red Fort, had water on the roads.
The weather experts said light or medium rain might continue in Delhi until August 10.
People were told to allow extra travel time and stay safe.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi on Friday, August 7, as heavy rain lashed the national capital.
Several areas crossed 100 mm of rainfall, with Pushp Vihar recording 111.5 mm and Chhatarpur 104.5 mm.
Widespread waterlogging and severe traffic snarls hit ITO, Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, GT Road and other key stretches.
Flight operations were disrupted, prompting IndiGo and Air India to issue travel advisories for passengers.
The IMD forecast light to moderate rainfall across Delhi until August 10, though reports gave differing totals for some stations.
- Who
- Residents and commuters of Delhi; the India Meteorological Department (IMD); airlines IndiGo and Air India.
- What
- Heavy rain caused widespread waterlogging, severe traffic congestion and flight disruptions, prompting a red alert.
- When
- Friday, August 7; airline advisories were issued on August 6, and rainfall is forecast until August 10.
- Where
- Delhi, including ITO, Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, East Delhi (GT Road, GTB Enclave, Dilshad Garden), Red Fort and Chandgiram Akhara.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions overwhelmed roads and disrupted air travel.
- Red alert status
- Issued by IMD for Delhi on August 7, active up to 9 pm
- Highest rainfall
- 111.5 mm at Pushp Vihar
- Second highest rainfall
- 104.5 mm at Chhatarpur
- Safdarjung rainfall
- 59.2 mm (WION) versus 57.3 mm (Indian Express)
- Rainfall forecast
- Light to moderate rain across Delhi until August 10
- Flight impact
- Operations disrupted; advisories issued by IndiGo and Air India
- Traffic-hit stretches
- ITO, Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, GT Road, Delhi-Jaipur Highway and others
- Waterlogged areas
- Red Fort, Chandgiram Akhara, Dakshinpuri, Okhla, Sangam Vihar, Sainik Farms
