Delhi Rains-Weather Forecast: Heavy Rainfall Lashes Delhi-NCR, Causes Waterlogging; Several Flights Delayed As IMD Issues Red Alert (Watch Videos)

New Delhi, August 9: Delhi-NCR woke up to heavy rainfall on Saturday, causing severe waterlogging in several parts of the national Capital and the adjoining cities of Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram, disrupting traffic movement and flight operations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi for the day, warning residents to brace for continued downpours and related disruptions.

Rain lashed multiple areas in Delhi-NCR, including Shastri Bhawan, RK Puram, Moti Bagh, and Kidwai Nagar, leading to water accumulation on roads and traffic snarls. Several vital thoroughfares, such as Connaught Place, Mathura Road, and the vicinity of Bharat Mandapam’s Gate No. 7, witnessed severe waterlogging, impacting commuter movement. Delhi Rains: ‘Red Alert’ Issued As Heavy Rain Batters National Capital, Causes Waterlogging and Traffic Snarls Across the City (Watch Videos).

Heavy Rain Causes Severe Waterlogging in Moti Bagh

#WATCH | Heavy rain causes severe waterlogging in the Moti Bagh area in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/wvgpXartJo

— ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2025

Heavy Rain Lashes Several Parts of Delhi

VIDEO | Delhi: Heavy rain lashes several parts of the national capital; visuals from Minto Road.

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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 9, 2025

#WATCH | Delhi: Rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR; visuals from Akbar Road pic.twitter.com/26mVmZlHG8

— ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2025

The heavy rainfall also caused delays in flight schedules at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. Indigo Airlines, one of the major carriers operating from the airport, posted on social media advising passengers to expect delays and urged travellers to check flight status online before heading to the airport.

“Due to today’s downpour, several roads across Delhi are currently blocked or experiencing slow movement. Please allow extra time, take an alternate route if possible, and check your flight status on our website or app before leaving for the airport,” the airline stated in a travel advisory posted on X. Delhi Rains: Yamuna Crosses Warning Mark As Monsoon Rains Trigger Widespread Flooding.

Despite the disruption, the rain brought some relief from the persistent humidity, with air quality improving to a moderate AQI of 116 as recorded on Friday. The IMD forecasted a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 25 degrees Celsius for the day.

Additionally, the Yamuna River at the Old Railway Bridge rose to a season-high level of 205.15 metres early on Friday morning, inching closer to the danger mark of 205.33 metres, adding to concerns of possible flooding in low-lying areas. Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution, avoid unnecessary travel, and remain updated on weather advisories as teams work to manage waterlogging and traffic flow.

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