Delhi began Monday with heavy rain and thunderstorms, cooling the national capital and the wider NCR. Several areas saw waterlogging, and the morning rush hour is expected to worsen congestion at key bottlenecks. Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad reported similar conditions as the rain swept across the region.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has put the capital under a red alert, warning of rainfall above 15 mm per hour along with severe thunderstorms and wind gusts of up to 60 kmph. The nowcast warning was issued at 6 am on Monday and remains valid until 9 am.
Waterlogging in parts of Delhi
The downpour flooded the road near Jhandewalan Temple in Karol Bagh, central Delhi. Because the rain coincided with the morning commute, traffic disruptions are likely across the city.
The IMD had earlier cautioned about minor traffic snarls, a greater risk of road accidents and water collecting on roads and in low-lying areas. It advised commuters to check traffic conditions before setting out, follow advisories and steer clear of waterlogging-prone stretches.
No more rain expected for six days
Despite the early showers, the IMD expects partly cloudy skies and no rainfall in Delhi over the next six days, with maximum temperatures staying between 31 and 35 degrees Celsius.
According to the seven-day forecast released Sunday evening:
- October 13: maximum 32-34°C, minimum 23-25°C
- October 14: maximum 33-35°C, minimum 23-25°C
- October 15: maximum 31-33°C, minimum 23-25°C
- October 16 and 17: maximum 32-34°C, minimum 22-24°C
Skies are forecast to stay partly cloudy with no rain throughout this period.
