Heavy rainfall this morning caused widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across several parts of Delhi-NCR.
Safdarjung, Delhi’s primary weather station, recorded 8.8 mm of rainfall between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM on Tuesday, as per the Indian Meterological Department (IMD). The Ridge in north Delhi reported the highest rainfall at 22.4 mm during the same period, followed by 22.2 mm at Rajghat, 14.2 mm at Lodhi Road, 13.5 mm in Pusa, 11 mm in Najafgarh, 1.5 mm in Ayanagar, and 0.5 mm in Palam.
In the 24 hours leading up to 8:30 AM, the Ridge had logged a total of 64.8 mm of rainfall.
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Several areas of Delhi witnessed waterlogging following heavy rainfall. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded 5.6 mm of rainfall while Pragati Maidan recorded 16.6 mm, Janakpuri 9.5 mm, and Najafgarh 2 mm.
Earlier visuals show waterlogged streets in the national capital as heavy rains battered Delhi-NCR this morning.
Delhi witnesses traffic congestion and slow vehicular movement near Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple following heavy rain earlier today.
Delhi residents woke up to a pleasant surprise on Wednesday morning as moderate rainfall cooled down the city after days of sticky humidity.
Here are some visuals from social media shared by a news agency this morning:
With monsoon activity ramping up, much of India, including Delhi-NCR, should prepare for wet weather, lightning, and possible disruptions through the end of July, according to IMD predictions.
“Two Sides Of Rain: Early morning rain looks lovely from the bedroom window. But I shudder to think of the chaos of traffic jams and the obscene water pools on the roads,” an X user wrote Wednesday morning.
According to the IMD, not just the national capital, but much of the country is in for a rainy stretch. The department expects isolated heavy rainfall over Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Yanam between July 23 and 28. Telangana may also see very heavy rainfall on July 23, and Kerala from July 25 to 27.
“Strong surface winds (speed reaching 40-50 kmph) very likely over South Peninsular India during next 5 days,” the IMD warned.
Temperatures in Delhi are expected to hover between 36°C and 23°C over the next week, with cloudy skies and occasional rain predicted until at least July 28, according to the IMD forecast.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more light to moderate rain, along with thunderstorms and lightning, for July 22 and 23.
“Generally cloudy sky. Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorm/lightning is likely to occur over Delhi on 22nd and 23rd July 2025,” the IMD said in a statement, adding that light rain is likely to continue afterward.
Heavy rains on Wednesday led to severe traffic congestion in several parts of Delhi, including South Delhi, ITO, and the Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road. Traffic jams have become a recurring issue for daily commuters and office-goers, who continue to face long delays during peak hours due to waterlogging and poor road conditions.
On Wednesday, the weather department forecast light to moderate showers for the national capital throughout the week, while the IMD issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in northeast and southeast Delhi.
