Monsoon – Delhi-NCR Faces Heavy Rainfall, Waterlogging and Traffic Delays
Monsoon – Delhi and surrounding NCR cities witnessed intense monsoon rainfall on Thursday, leaving several roads flooded and disrupting traffic during the morning rush. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Delhi, warning residents of very heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning. Orange alerts were also announced for parts of Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut and Gurugram, where further rain was expected through the day.
Red Alert Issued for Delhi
The IMD’s red alert indicated the possibility of exceptionally heavy rainfall across the capital. Authorities urged people to remain cautious during thunderstorms and avoid unnecessary travel in low-lying or waterlogged areas. The weather department also warned that lightning and strong showers could affect normal movement in several parts of Delhi-NCR.
Rainfall continued overnight in many localities, adding to the pressure on drainage systems and major road corridors. The wet conditions affected office-goers, school commuters and other travellers across the region.
Mayur Vihar Records Highest Rainfall in Delhi
Mayur Vihar received the highest rainfall in Delhi, recording 103 mm during the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 a.m., according to IMD data. Delhi University reported 90 mm, followed by Mehrauli with 86 mm and Pusa with 83 mm.
Other areas also received substantial rain. Lodhi Road recorded 80 mm, Ridge received 78 mm and Safdarjung reported 73 mm. Chhatarpur logged 72 mm, while Palam and Narayana received 63 mm each. Janakpuri recorded 62 mm, Ayanagar 57 mm and Pragati Maidan 50 mm.
Najafgarh reported 43 mm of rain, followed by Mungeshpur at 41 mm and Jharoda Kalan at 33 mm. Jafarpur received 6 mm during the same period.
Ghaziabad and Gurugram Also Affected
Neighbouring Ghaziabad experienced even heavier rainfall in some locations. Kamla Nehru Nagar recorded 164 mm, while Hindon received 134 mm. In Gautam Buddha Nagar, Tanda reported 62 mm of rainfall.
Gurugram also faced rain-related disruption. NorthCap University recorded 27 mm, while the Krishi Vigyan Kendra recorded 36 mm. Waterlogging slowed down traffic in several parts of the city, prompting some private companies to advise employees to work from home.
Flooded Roads Slow Down Traffic
Waterlogging was reported on several major routes in Delhi, including Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Shani Bazar Road in Sangam Vihar, Vikas Marg and the road stretch between Mayur Vihar Phase-1 Metro Station and Akshardham. Vehicles moved slowly on flooded roads, while potholes hidden under accumulated water created additional risks for motorists.
A resident described the situation as difficult for people leaving home during the rain. The resident said water had collected on streets, junctions and key roads, making it harder for vehicles to move safely.
In Ghaziabad, the Bhopura area saw heavy water accumulation, affecting traffic on the Mohan Nagar-Wazirabad Road. The Vijay Nagar underpass was also waterlogged, causing delays for commuters travelling towards Vijay Nagar.
Traffic Advisory Issued Near Ghazipur
Gurugram reported congestion on the Delhi-Jaipur Highway service lane near Narsinghpur. Traffic was also affected around Basai, Umang Bhardwaj Chowk, Kadipur, Sector 10A and Sohna Road.
The Delhi Traffic Police said continuous rain since Wednesday had affected vehicle movement on NH-24 near Ghazipur. Teams from the Traffic Police and the National Highways Authority of India were working to clear water from the affected stretch.
Motorists travelling from Ghaziabad towards Delhi were advised to avoid NH-24 temporarily. They were asked to use the Sector-62, Vasundhara, Buddh Chowk and Mohan Nagar route before entering Delhi through Seemapuri until traffic conditions return to normal.