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Heavy rain and thunderstorms cause waterlogging across Delhi-NCR
Heavy rain and thunderstorms swept across Delhi-NCR on Monday morning, including Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad.
The downpour brought cooler conditions but left waterlogged roads in parts of Delhi, including near Jhandewalan Temple.
The rain coincided with the morning commute, raising the risk of traffic delays.
India's weather department issued a red alert for Delhi, warning of heavy rain and strong winds in a forecast valid from 3am to 6am.
It had also warned of traffic disruption, accidents and water accumulation in low-lying areas.
The department advises commuters to check traffic updates and avoid roads prone to waterlogging.
It forecasts partly cloudy skies and no rain in Delhi over the next six days, with daytime highs between 31 and 35 degrees Celsius.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms swept across Delhi-NCR on Monday morning, causing waterlogging in several areas.
Similar weather was reported in Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad.
The showers came during the morning commute and were expected to increase traffic congestion at key choke points.
The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Delhi, warning of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms.
The department forecast no rain in Delhi over the following six days.
- Who
- Residents and commuters in Delhi-NCR were affected by the rain.
- What
- Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused waterlogging and threatened traffic disruption.
- When
- Monday morning; the article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Delhi-NCR, including Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad.
- Why
- The India Meteorological Department warned of heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms.
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The IMD issued a nowcast warning for heavy rain and strong winds, valid until 6am.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms swept across Delhi-NCR, causing waterlogging in several areas.
The IMD issued a seven-day forecast predicting no rain in Delhi over the following six days.
- IMD alert
- Red alert issued for Delhi
- Rainfall warning
- More than 15 mm per hour
- Wind gusts
- 62-87 kmph
- Waterlogging
- Near Jhandewalan Temple in Karol Bagh, central Delhi
- Affected NCR cities
- Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad
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