Archive · 25 Aug 2026
IMD Issues Red Alert for Heavy Rain Across Delhi NCR
The weather department warned that heavy rain could arrive in Delhi NCR on Tuesday.
It said the rain might begin within two to three hours.
Many places could receive moderate rain, while some areas could get very heavy rain.
Thunder and lightning were also expected across much of Delhi.
A meteorologist said about 70% of the capital might get rain during the day.
He said the weather may not be as strong as it was on Monday.
Heavy rain on Monday had caused long traffic jams on important roads.
Because more rain could cause waterlogging and traffic problems, Gurugram asked offices and schools to operate from home or online.
The India Meteorological Department warned of heavy rainfall in Delhi NCR within the next two to three hours on Tuesday.
Moderate rain was forecast at many places, with heavy rain possible in isolated areas.
Thunderstorms and lightning were expected across most districts of Delhi.
Meteorologist Navdeep Dahiya said about 70% of Delhi could receive moderate rain from morning to afternoon.
Gurugram advised offices to allow work from home and ordered schools to conduct classes online amid waterlogging and traffic concerns.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department, meteorologist Navdeep Dahiya, and the Gurugram administration.
- What
- A heavy-rain alert was issued for Delhi NCR, along with forecasts of thunderstorms, lightning, and possible waterlogging.
- When
- Tuesday; heavy rain was expected within the next two to three hours, with rain forecast from morning to afternoon.
- Where
- Delhi NCR, including Delhi and Gurugram.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall could cause waterlogging, traffic congestion, and disruption to offices and educational institutions.
- Alerting agency
- India Meteorological Department
- Rainfall timing
- Heavy rainfall was forecast within the next two to three hours on Tuesday.
- Expected coverage
- About 70% of Delhi could receive moderate rainfall from morning to afternoon, according to Navdeep Dahiya.
- Other weather
- Thunderstorms and lightning were expected across most districts of Delhi.
- Gurugram response
- Corporate offices were advised to allow employees to work from home.
- School response
- Government and private schools and educational institutions were ordered to conduct classes online.
- Reason for precautions
- Officials cited the possibility of waterlogging and traffic congestion.