Intermittent Rains in Delhi Prompt Warnings of More Heavy Downpours Ahead

Delhi has experienced intermittent rains, with the Indian Meteorological Department forecasting more heavy downpours. Gurugram has advised schools and offices to shift to online operations due to severe weather conditions.

Delhi experienced intermittent rainfall on Monday, with the weather department predicting more moderate to heavy showers in the upcoming days. Gurugram, part of the Delhi-NCR region, has advised schools and offices to operate online on Tuesday due to heavy rain on Monday and forecasts of significant rainfall on September 2.

Heavy rains in Gurugram led to major traffic disruptions, particularly on the Delhi-Jaipur highway. A significant jam was reported on the IFFCO Chowk flyover from Sirhaul border to Manesar. The Wazirabad area recorded the highest rainfall of 85 mm, causing waterlogging in several locations.

Weather Forecast and Impact

The Indian Meteorological Department issued an Orange Alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall on September 2, 2025. The District Disaster Management Authority in Gurugram advised corporate offices and private institutions to allow employees to work from home. Schools were also instructed to conduct online classes on that day.

In Delhi, Safdarjung recorded 18.6 mm of rain by 5:30 pm, while Palam reported 30.8 mm, Aya Nagar 48.9 mm, and Lodhi Road 16.2 mm. The Palam airport experienced reduced visibility due to intense rain, dropping from 2,500 metres at 2:30 pm to 800 metres by 3 pm.

Political Reactions and Criticism

Congress MP Randip Singh Surjewala criticised the BJP's governance model after traffic jam visuals circulated online. "2 hours of rain = 20 KMs of Gurgaon Jam! As CM Nayab Saini only flies in 'State Helicopter' and doesn’t travel on 'road', this is a 'helicopter shot' of Highway in Gurgaon just now," he stated on X. He referred to it as BJP’s "triple engine model" of urban development.

Mahesh Palawat from Skymet noted that Delhi will experience intermittent rain until September 5. This weather pattern is influenced by both the monsoon and an active western disturbance affecting the Himalayan states and Delhi.

Temperature and Air Quality

The continuous rain kept Delhi's maximum temperature below average at 30.8 degrees Celsius, which is 3.7 degrees below normal. The minimum temperature settled at 23.7 degrees Celsius, which is 2.8 degrees below normal, according to the weather department.

The air quality was satisfactory at 4 pm on Monday with an AQI reading of 60, as per Central Pollution Control Board data. Humidity levels varied between 90% and 71% throughout the day.

The weather department predicts a cloudy sky with moderate rain for Tuesday in Delhi. Temperatures are expected to range between a maximum of 31 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 22 degrees Celsius.

The AQI categories indicate air quality levels ranging from good (0-50) to severe (401-500), according to CPCB standards.

With inputs from PTI