Delhi Rain – Heavy Downpour Disrupts Traffic Across Delhi-NCR
Delhi Rain – Persistent rain that began on Wednesday night caused major disruption across Delhi and nearby NCR cities on Thursday, leaving several roads waterlogged and slowing traffic during the morning rush. Long queues of vehicles were reported in multiple areas as commuters struggled to navigate flooded stretches, while civic and traffic authorities worked to restore movement on key routes.
Major Delhi Roads Face Severe Waterlogging
The Mehrauli-Badarpur Road was among the most affected corridors in the capital. Water accumulated heavily along the route, bringing traffic to a near halt in several sections. Vehicles were seen moving slowly through deep water, while some appeared partially submerged after drainage systems failed to clear the rainwater quickly enough.
Burari also reported extensive flooding on local roads, creating difficulties for residents and motorists. On National Highway 24 near the Akshardham area, traffic moved at a crawl as rainwater collected on the carriageway. The Delhi Traffic Police said waterlogging near Ghazipur had also affected the flow of vehicles on the highway, an important link between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
Officials said traffic personnel and teams from the National Highways Authority of India were engaged in efforts to remove standing water and reduce congestion.
Trees Fall in East of Kailash During Rain
Heavy rain also led to the collapse of two large trees on Raja Dhir Singh Marg in East of Kailash late Wednesday night. The incidents occurred within a short distance of each other, with one tree falling near the ISKCON Temple and another close to the National Heart Institute.
A car was trapped beneath one of the fallen trees, though no injuries were reported. The location is usually busy because of the nearby hospital, making the absence of casualties significant. The latest incidents came a day after two luxury vehicles were damaged when another tree fell on the same road.
Traffic police officers were deployed to manage the disruption and help clear the affected stretch. A local resident, Karan Agarwal, said the trees fell one after another during the intense rain, blocking a major road in the area.
Noida and Ghaziabad Residents Also Affected
The impact of the rain extended beyond Delhi. In Noida, roads in Sector 75 were submerged in several places, making it difficult for residents to leave for work and school. Waterlogged streets forced motorists to reduce speed, while pedestrians had limited space to move safely.
In Ghaziabad, residents of Indirapuram and Abhay Khand faced similar conditions. Commuters were seen walking through knee-deep water in some locations as rainwater remained trapped on roads and near residential areas.
The continued spell of rain over two days has renewed concerns among residents about drainage maintenance and civic preparedness. Many said recurring waterlogging has become a regular problem during periods of heavy rainfall.
Commuters Raise Safety Concerns
A scooter rider stranded on the MB Road said flooded roads had made commuting unsafe, particularly because potholes and damaged surfaces could not be seen beneath the water. He said better maintenance and timely drainage work could have reduced the impact of the flooding.
Another commuter walking through waterlogged streets said even short distances had become difficult because of the depth of water and the lack of effective drainage in several neighbourhoods.
Although the rainfall brought some relief from high temperatures, it created a difficult start to the day for thousands of office-goers, students and other travellers. Authorities in Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad remained deployed on major routes, but continued rainfall slowed efforts to clear water and restore normal traffic movement.