After days of humidity, a sudden spell of heavy rain battered Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday evening around 7 PM, leading to widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and a red alert from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). In its latest advisory, the weather body warned that the weather system moving eastward is expected to bring moderate rainfall across most parts of the region, with isolated pockets likely to witness heavy downpours over the next two hours.
#WATCH | Severe waterlogging seen as heavy rain lashes the National Capital. Visuals from the Shashtri Park area. pic.twitter.com/O6mRsEBIMW
— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025
In several eastern parts of Delhi, light to moderate rain was already underway by evening, and conditions were rapidly intensifying. The authorities have a high risk of localised flooding on the roads, particularly in low-lying areas across Delhi-NCR.
New Delhi: Waterlogging was seen on Copernicus Lane due to heavy rainfall in the capital pic.twitter.com/XwPK8B4Pdc
— IANS (@ians_india) July 9, 2025
Traffic Snarls Across National Capital
According to news agency PTI, several underpasses in vulnerable zones may face temporary closures due to rising water levels, while traffic movement across key stretches is expected to slow down significantly. The weather body has also cautioned that the heavy rain could lead to occasional visibility reductions, especially for motorists navigating slippery and waterlogged roads, raising the risk of accidents and extended traffic snarls. Daily life and outdoor business operations are also likely to be impacted. In addition to urban disruptions, the downpour could potentially damage plantations, horticultural assets, and standing crops.
According to news agency PTI, Waterlogging and traffic disruptions were reported from Arvind Marg, G K Marg, Rail Bhawan, Akshardham, Ashram, ITO, Pul Prahladpur, M B Road, M G Road, Old Rohtak Road, Shadipur, Madhuban Chowk and National Highway 8. Earlier in the day, there was no alert for the city, but by afternoon, an orange alert was issued.
The department has urged people to avoid open spaces, refrain from taking shelter under trees, stay away from weak walls and unstable structures, and avoid going near water bodies.The maximum temperature was recorded at 35.6 degrees Celsius, a notch below the average, the IMD said.The minimum temperature was 26.4 degrees Celsius, 1.5 notches below normal.The relative humidity at 8:30 am and 5:30 pm was 81 per cent and 58 per cent respectively.The air quality was recorded in the satisfactory category as the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 81 at 4 pm.According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 s.
Delhi Airport Issues Advisory
Amid heavy downpour in the capital, Delhi airport issued an advisory for the passengers and said that the airport’s on-ground teams are working with all stakeholders to ensure that passengers’ journeys remain hassle-free.
“Passengers are advised to consider alternative modes of transport, including Delhi Metro, to reach the airport and avoid potential delays,” the airport advisory added.
SpiceJet also issued an advisory for the passengers saying that the flights may be affected due to the bad weather in the capital.
“Due to bad weather in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via http://spicejet.com/#status,” the airline said in a post on X.
(With input from agencies.)
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