Heavy Rain Causes Severe Waterlogging in Delhi

Delhi is currently facing significant challenges due to heavy rainfall that has led to extensive waterlogging across various areas. Busy markets are submerged, causing disruptions in daily life and long traffic jams on major roads. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for thunderstorms and heavy rain. Reports from social media highlight the struggles of residents, including school children navigating flooded streets. With rainfall measurements reaching up to 80 mm in some areas, the situation is critical. This article delves into the impact of the rain on the city and the responses from local authorities.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 28, 2026, 18:08 IST

Impact of Heavy Rainfall in Delhi

On the morning of July 28, Delhi experienced significant rainfall, leading to waterlogging in various areas. Busy markets were submerged up to knee-deep, and long traffic jams formed on the roads, disrupting daily life in the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted overcast skies and heavy rain throughout the day.

A red alert has been issued for the national capital, warning of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in the coming hours. Continuous rain since morning has resulted in flooding in several parts of Delhi, including Connaught Place, Janpath, and various roads in Lutyens' Delhi, as well as areas like Bhart Mandapam Road, Barakhamba Road, near ITO, Kalindi Kunj, and other low-lying regions.

In response to the flooding reports, Pravesh Sahib Singh, the Public Works Department (PWD) minister, shared a video on social media platform 'X', showing smooth traffic flow on Minto Bridge. He emphasized that despite the ongoing rain, life on the bridge continues without disruption, stating, 'Our aim is to ensure that the monsoon remains just a season and does not cause inconvenience to the public.'

Saurabh Bhardwaj, a leader from the Aam Aadmi Party, posted a video on 'X' showcasing the situation at one of Delhi's busiest wholesale markets, Sadar Bazaar, where rainwater had accumulated up to waist height. The footage depicted school children, office-goers, and shoppers navigating through the flooded streets. He remarked on the challenges faced by students in the market due to the flooding.

Social media users reported heavy traffic jams stretching from Greater Kailash-2 to Savitri Cinema, Chirag Delhi, Hauz Khas, and RK Puram. Long queues of vehicles were also observed on both carriageways of MB Road from Sangam Vihar to Khanpur, leading to significant congestion on several major roads.

Key roads affected included NH-8 near Shankar Vihar, Zakir Hussain Road, the Delhi Cantt-Naraina Flyover-Mayapuri route, ITO, Old Rohtak Road, Madhuban Chowk-Netaji Subhash Place route, Peeragarhi, NH-48 near AIIMS, Delhi-Noida Road, Kalindi Kunj, and Vikas Marg. Between 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM, Pusa recorded the highest rainfall of 80 millimeters (mm), followed by Janakpuri with 72 mm, Lodhi Road with 63.4 mm, and other areas with varying amounts.

During this three-hour period, Jafarpur saw 8 mm of rain, while Najafgarh recorded no rainfall. The minimum temperature at Safdarjung was noted at 25.5 degrees Celsius, which is 1.8 degrees below the seasonal average. Palam recorded a minimum of 25 degrees Celsius, 2.1 degrees below normal, while Lodhi Road had a minimum of 25.8 degrees Celsius, slightly below average. The Ridge weather station reported a minimum of 23.2 degrees Celsius, 2.3 degrees below normal, while Ayanagar recorded a minimum of 27.1 degrees Celsius, which is 1.1 degrees above average.