New Delhi, August 7, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Heavy rainfall lashed Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) on Friday, bringing relief from hot and humid conditions but disrupting normal life with widespread waterlogging and traffic congestion across several areas.
The southwest monsoon intensified over the national capital region after days of humid weather, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert as intense showers continued in several parts of Delhi-NCR.
Several low-lying areas reported water accumulation following prolonged rainfall. In South Delhi, Durga Vihar witnessed waterlogging, while heavy showers led to flooding on Deoli Road. In neighbouring Noida, severe waterlogging was reported at the Sector 95 underpass, where an ambulance was stranded in deep water beneath the Mahamaya Flyover.
The heavy rain also affected traffic movement on several key routes across Delhi. Major congestion was reported on Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, ITO, Wazirabad Road, Patel Road, Rohtak Road, Shankar Road, Kirti Nagar stretch, Delhi-Jaipur Highway, Peeragarhi and Shaheen Bagh.
Traffic disruptions were also witnessed in parts of east Delhi, including GT Road, GTB Enclave and Dilshad Garden. Several residents shared visuals of waterlogged roads from areas such as Dakshinpuri, Okhla, Sangam Vihar, Sainik Farms and stretches of Mehrauli-Badarpur Road.
The IMD said the heavy rainfall spell was the result of multiple weather systems remaining active over northern India. The weather department cautioned that intense showers could continue to trigger waterlogging, traffic disruptions and localised flooding, especially in low-lying areas.
According to the IMD forecast, Delhi’s maximum temperature is likely to remain between 31 and 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may range from 22 to 24 degrees Celsius. Surface winds are expected at speeds of 10-15 kmph.
The weather agency advised people in Delhi-NCR to exercise caution while travelling and avoid waterlogged stretches as rainfall activity continues across the region.
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