Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Heavy Rain Lashes Delhi-NCR as Districts Face Red Alert
Heavy rain fell in Delhi and nearby areas on Monday.
The rain made cars and buses move more slowly.
Weather officials issued red and yellow alerts for different districts.
They warned that thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds could occur.
More rain was expected in places such as Ghaziabad, Noida and Gurugram.
Water collected on some roads, causing problems for commuters.
People were told to be careful and avoid open spaces during thunderstorms.
August had already received more rain than its usual monthly amount.
The weather could become hot and humid after the rain, with some scattered showers continuing for two more days.
Heavy rain affected several parts of Delhi-NCR on Monday, slowing traffic in multiple areas.
The India Meteorological Department issued red warnings for heavy rain and yellow alerts for moderate rain in several Delhi districts.
Thunderstorms, lightning and winds of 30-40 kmph were forecast at isolated or many places across the capital.
India Met Sky forecast further heavy showers in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida and Gurugram over the following two hours.
Waterlogging and congestion were reported, while August rainfall had already crossed Delhi’s monthly normal and air quality remained poor.
- Who
- Delhi-NCR residents and commuters were affected; the India Meteorological Department and India Met Sky issued forecasts and warnings.
- What
- Heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, traffic congestion and waterlogging affected Delhi-NCR.
- When
- The conditions occurred on Monday; the IMD issued an 11 a.m. nowcast, and further scattered rain was forecast over the next two days.
- Where
- Delhi and nearby areas including Ghaziabad, Noida and Gurugram; warnings covered multiple Delhi districts.
- Why
- The IMD issued alerts because heavy or moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning and winds were expected.
- IMD warnings
- A red warning was issued for heavy rain and thunderstorms in several Delhi districts, while a yellow alert covered moderate rain in several areas.
- Forecast winds
- Winds of 30-40 kmph were forecast in parts of Delhi; India Met Sky forecast gusty winds of up to 25 kmph in nearby areas.
- Affected districts
- Warnings included South East Delhi, East Delhi, Shahdara, Central Delhi, North East Delhi, South Delhi, New Delhi, South West Delhi, West Delhi, North West Delhi and North Delhi.
- Nearby forecast
- Heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds were forecast in parts of Ghaziabad, East Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Delhi and South Delhi over the following two hours.
- Disruptions
- Traffic congestion and waterlogging were reported in several parts of Delhi-NCR, including Ghaziabad.
- Rainfall outlook
- Similar scattered rainfall events were expected over the next two days, followed by hot and humid conditions after the rain subsided.
- Air quality
- Air quality remained in the poor category; reported monitoring readings ranged from 91 to 263, with Anand Vihar recording 263.
- Monthly rainfall
- Delhi’s August rainfall had crossed the month’s normal mark, according to one report.
