Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Delhi Hit by Heavy Rainfall, Causing Waterlogging and Traffic Chaos
Delhi had heavy rain on Tuesday, causing flooded roads and traffic jams.
The weather service gave a red alert, warning of more rain.
Areas like ITO and Dhaula Kuan were particularly affected.
People had trouble getting around, and some airlines warned of delays.
Despite the rain, the air quality was still good.
Heavy rainfall caused widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions in Delhi-NCR.
The IMD issued a red alert for Delhi, forecasting more rain and thunderstorms.
Several key areas like ITO, Dhaula Kuan, and Naraina were affected by waterlogging.
Airlines issued travel advisories, though flight operations were largely unaffected.
Delhi's air quality remained in the satisfactory category with an AQI of 87.
- Who
- Commuters and residents of Delhi
- What
- Heavy rainfall leading to waterlogging, traffic disruptions and travel advisories
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Delhi-NCR
- Why
- Monsoon season
Government Preparedness
Air Quality
Drainage Effectiveness
Government Preparedness
Civic authorities were ready for monsoon
Air Quality
Flooded roads exposed inefficiencies and mismanagement
- Rainfall Amount (Delhi)
- 8 mm
- Minimum Temperature
- 26.8 degrees Celsius
- Relative Humidity
- 70%
- Air Quality Index (AQI)
- 87
- IMD Alert
- Red Alert
Sources
Heavy Rain Lashes Delhi-NCR: Waterlogging, Traffic Jams Disrupt City; Air India, IndiGo Issue Travel Advisory-Check Details
Delhi Monsoon Mayhem: Heavy Rain Disrupts Traffic; Major Airlines Including IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India Issue Advisory
Heavy rainfall brings much-needed relief to Delhi-NCR, AQI improves
Heavy rains trigger waterlogging in Delhi, IMD issues 'Orange Alert'
Heavy Rainfall In Delhi-NCR Brings Much-Needed Relief, Air Quality Improves
Delhi Traffic Alert For Heavy Rain: ITO, Underpasses Flooded - Check Routes To Avoid Today
Delhi Weather Alert: Red warning! Heavy rainfall lashes national capital, IMD predicts more showers | In Pics
Delhi rain: Flight services hit at IGI Airport as national capital under red alert
‘Red alert’ issued as heavy rain batters Delhi, causes waterlogging and traffic snarls
Heavy rainfall in Delhi brings widespread waterlogging, traffic chaos
Heavy rain brings Delhi to a crawl; airlines issue travel advisories amid red alert
Red Alert Issued as Heavy Rain Batters Delhi
