While many parts of Delhi received rain early morning on Thursday, which prompted the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for a section of Delhi, predicting heavy rainfall till 12 noon.
The morning rush hour was marred by waterlogged streets and snail-paced movement of vehicles. With rain making the streets wet, visibility was poor, and water collected on vital roads; vehicles crawled through traffic. As per IMD, cloudy sky conditions and occasional showers will prevail over the Delhi/NCR region up till August 8.
Delhi Weather Update Today: More Rain Likely Till August 8
Following heavy rains last week, which caused disruption of daily activities in the city, Delhi once again experienced showers early Thursday morning. Though the rains cooled off temperatures, the streets got waterlogged.
At present, there is no weather warning for Delhi. However, westerly winds, rich in moisture, blowing over the Bay of Bengal are forming clouds over the north Indian plains, resulting in frequent showers.
Residents have been advised to plan their travel carefully as sudden showers could worsen traffic conditions during peak office hours.
Delhi NCR Weather: Noida-Ghaziabad Under Orange Alert
According to the IMD, there is an orange alert for Noida and Ghaziabad as they forecast moderate rain along with thunderstorms. However, Gurugram and Faridabad are still under a yellow alert as the area will experience light rainfall over the coming hours.
In view of the continuous rainfall, the Gurugram Police issued an advisory requesting corporate offices and private organisations to permit their staff to work from home if possible.
Delhi Weather: Waterlogging and Traffic Jam
Moderate rain can lead to traffic congestion in several parts of Delhi. People had a hard time driving because of waterlogging on the roads. Drivers were seen driving carefully, while many people heading to the office experienced delayed journeys. The rain will continue for the next few days, and it could be a problem for authorities to stop waterlogging in some areas.
#WATCH | Traffic snarl at Safdarjung amid heavy rain across Delhi NCR. pic.twitter.com/hSiTmPnpkx
— ANI (@ANI) August 6, 2026
Weather Update Today: IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alerts Across 19 States
As per the forecasts, there is expected to be only mild rain in Delhi, but IMD has issued orange and yellow alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall in 19 states. As per the information from the weather department, active monsoon trough and cyclonic circulation have altered the weather pattern in North, East and Central India. There may be rains accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
Orange Alert for Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Uttarakhand
Some states in the northern part of India still remain on orange alert owing to the heavy rains expected in these states. Five eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh have been put on orange alert while 20 western districts are under yellow alerts. The rains will continue in Bihar until August 8. Patna and surrounding areas in Bihar will witness heavy rain.
Disaster Response teams like SDRF and NDRF have been put on alert in Uttarakhand. There are orange alerts in Dehradun, Chamoli and Bageshwar of Uttarakhand. Classes from pre-primary to class 12 have been suspended in affected districts.
Flash Floods in Jammu & Kashmir, Crop Damage in Gujarat
Heavy rains have also caused substantial damage in other parts of the country. Flash floods and cloudbursts were experienced in some parts of Jammu & Kashmir, which have caused overflowing rivers in Boniyar of Uri district and Nandimarg in Kulgam.
In the Navsari district of Gujarat, seasonal rainfall has exceeded 2,200 mm, which is 115% above normal. Flooding of fields has caused substantial damage to the crops of paddy and sugarcane. The floods have also damaged machines in poha manufacturing units and diamond factories.
Kerala and Assam Continue Struggle with Flood Crisis
Flood crisis continues to prevail in the states of Kerala and Assam. Rainfall-related accidents, landslips and floods have killed 26 people in Kerala. 11 people have sustained injuries, while 4 people have gone missing. 462 relief camps have been arranged by authorities, where more than 27,000 evacuated people have taken refuge. Government of Kerala has provided an amount of ₹8 lakh as financial aid to the families of deceased victims.
In Assam, deaths related to the flood have reached a figure of 89, while nearly 1.22 lakh people have been affected in 5 districts of the state. Union Minister for Health, J.P. Nadda, visited flood-affected areas along with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to review relief efforts.
#WATCH | Assam | People in Sivasagar’s Santak area forced to take shelter at a building of public market place after their houses were completely washed away by the devastating flood of July 19 (05.08) pic.twitter.com/WsMcYPO1Xu
— ANI (@ANI) August 5, 2026
IMD Warns of More Rain Ahead
According to the IMD, there is a possibility of heavy rains continuing in the following states: Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura.
The weather department also stated that thunderstorms, gusty winds and lightning are likely in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
With the monsoon season in full swing, people in flood-affected regions should be cautious, refrain from using roads which have waterlogging and take the help of weather forecasts. People living in Delhi should be prepared to face traffic jams in the coming days due to rains.
Sudeep Singh Rawat is a Copy Editor at NewsX Digital with over five years of experience in digital journalism. He covers national and international news, with a focus on politics, crime, technology, public affairs, and trending topics. Before joining NewsX Digital, he worked with Business Standard, The Sunday Guardian, and other digital media organisations. His reporting focuses on breaking news, enterprise stories, and explainers that inform readers through accurate, balanced, and context-driven journalism.
