Delhi-NCR Wake Up To Heavy Rain: Flights Delayed, Streets Flooded As IMD Warns of More Thunderstorms

Delhi and the NCR witness heavy rains on Saturday, leading to severe waterlogging in many areas on Rakshabandhan as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert to the national capital.

Heavy Rains Lash Delhi, NCR

Panchkuian Marg, RK Puram, Shastri Bhawan, Moti Bagh, Kidwai Nagar, Bharat Mandapam Gate No. 7, and Mathura Road witnessed flooding following heavy rains.

The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in Delhi and neighboring regions like Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad until August 14. Short bursts of rain (30-100 mm) may worsen waterlogging in low-lying zones, accompanied by gusty winds reaching 40 km/h.

Daytime temperatures are likely to range between 32-34°C, while nighttime lows will stay around 24-26°C.

In Haryana, an orange alert has been issued for Palwal, Gurgaon, and Faridabad, warning of moderate to heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms.

#WATCH | Delhi | Heavy rain lashes several parts of the National Capital

(Visuals from RK Puram) pic.twitter.com/bTUsqN12yj

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On Saturday, the IMD shared an update on X, forecasting widespread moderate to heavy rain across Delhi and NCR, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Additionally, light to moderate showers with occasional thunder and lightning are expected in parts of Haryana, including Gohana, Sonipat, Rohtak, Sohana, Palwal, Nuh, and Aurangabad.

VIDEO | Rain lashes parts of Delhi. Visuals from Inderlok.

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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 8, 2025

On the other hand, flight services were hit by heavy rains, with Flightradar data revealing more than 100 delayed flights and four cancellations.

Passengers were urged by IGI Airport to confirm flight schedules with their airlines. "As per the IMD forecast, Delhi is experiencing inclement weather conditions. However, operations are currently normal," the airport's advisory noted. It has to be noted that airlines Indigo and SpiceJet took to social media platform X to warn travelers about possible traffic snarls across the city.

#WATCH | Delhi | Heavy rain causes waterlogging at the Panchkuian Marg pic.twitter.com/nldjJHoqhI

— ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2025

However, the rains provided relief from the heat, lowering temperatures and easing humidity.

Scattered showers are expected later in the day, with temperatures hovering between 23°C and 34°C in the coming days.