Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Delhi Faces Heavy Rain for Second Day, Red Alert Issued
Delhi is getting very heavy rain for the second day in a row.
The weather department has issued a red alert, which means people should be especially careful.
Rain may come with lightning, thunder and strong winds.
Roads in Delhi became flooded, making travel very difficult.
On Monday, some flights had to land at airports in other cities.
Delhi Airport said flights were currently operating normally.
Nearby Gurugram also had badly flooded roads.
Officials there asked some workers and students to stay home and work or study online.
The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Delhi, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
Heavy rainfall was expected across Delhi during the two to three hours after the IMD’s 6:45 a.m. update.
Waterlogging, waist-deep water and severe traffic disruption affected the capital during Monday’s rain.
Delhi Airport said flights were operating normally, after 15 flights were diverted on Monday because of adverse weather.
Gurugram faced severe waterlogging, prompting authorities to recommend work-from-home and online classes.
- Who
- Residents, commuters, airport passengers and authorities in Delhi and Gurugram are affected; the India Meteorological Department issued the warning.
- What
- Heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are affecting Delhi, with severe waterlogging reported in Gurugram.
- When
- The rain was reported for a second day after Monday’s downpour; the IMD update was issued at 6:45 a.m.
- Where
- Delhi and several of its districts, along with parts of neighbouring Gurugram.
- Why
- The IMD attributed the intense rain to the interaction of dry northerly winds with moisture-laden easterly winds linked to a low-pressure area near West Bengal.
- Weather alert
- The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Delhi.
- Rain forecast
- Heavy rainfall was likely over Delhi during the two to three hours following the 6:45 a.m. update.
- Wind forecast
- Winds of 30–40 kmph were expected alongside thunderstorms and lightning.
- Affected districts
- The warning covered all listed Delhi districts, including Central, East, New, North, South, West and Shahdara.
- Flight operations
- Delhi Airport said operations were currently normal.
- Monday flight disruptions
- Fifteen flights, including three international flights, were diverted: 12 to Jaipur, two to Chandigarh and one to Lucknow.
- Gurugram response
- The administration asked offices to permit work-from-home and schools to use online teaching.