Heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed Delhi-NCR early on Monday, triggering waterlogging in several parts of the national capital and reducing visibility in many areas, including in neighbouring Noida.
Visuals from Noida’s Sector 115 showed vehicles moving through poor visibility, with motorists switching on their parking lights as heavy rain blanketed the area.
#WATCH नोएडा(उत्तर प्रदेश): दिल्ली NCR के कई हिस्सों में तेज बारिश हुई। वीडियो नोएडा सेक्टर-115 से है। https://t.co/XjlkejcIhd
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) October 12, 2026
In Delhi, rainwater accumulated on roads near Mahipalpur Flyover.
#WATCH | Delhi: Rainfall triggers waterlogging in parts of the city. Visuals around Mahipalpur Flyover. https://t.co/71aZK81IhU
— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2026
The Sainik Farm area in Delhi too was severely waterlogged, as seen in visuals from the affected locations.
#WATCH | Delhi: Rainfall triggers waterlogging in parts of the city. Visuals from Sainik Farm area. https://t.co/AboWdE7FEY
— ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2026
Heavy rainfall also caused waterlogging outside Jhandewalan Mandir, where overflowing rainwater onto the road made it difficult for pedestrians to walk.
#WATCH दिल्ली: राजधानी दिल्ली के कई हिस्सों में बारिश हुई। बारिश की वजह से झंडेवालान मंदिर इलाके में जलभराव हुआ। https://t.co/BnOcDlFQoE
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) October 12, 2026
IMD Issues Red Alert Across Delhi
According to news agency PTI, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a red alert for Delhi, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 60 kmph and heavy rainfall exceeding 15 mm per hour until 9 am on Monday.
The red alert covered all 11 districts of the national capital – Central Delhi, East Delhi, New Delhi, North Delhi, North East Delhi, North West Delhi, Shahdara, South Delhi, South East Delhi, South West Delhi and West Delhi.
The weather department warned of intense showers accompanied by lightning and strong winds across these districts.
Safdarjung Records 40 Mm Rainfall
According to IMD data cited by PTI, the Safdarjung observatory, which provides representative rainfall data for Delhi, recorded 40 mm of rainfall until 5.30 am on Monday. The Delhi airport recorded 30 mm of rainfall during the same period.
The heavy showers brought cooler conditions to the capital, offering temporary relief from the prevailing warmth.
The IMD had cautioned that heavy rainfall could lead to water accumulation in low-lying areas, disrupt traffic and increase the risk of road accidents.
Commuters were advised to check traffic updates before leaving home, follow official advisories and avoid routes vulnerable to waterlogging.
Rainfall Likely To Ease In Coming Days
According to the seven-day forecast cited by IANS, the heavy rainfall spell is unlikely to persist over the coming days, with partly cloudy skies expected across Delhi.
The maximum temperature on October 13 is forecast to remain between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to range between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius.
On October 14, the maximum temperature could rise to between 33 and 35 degrees Celsius, with the minimum expected to remain between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius.
For October 15, the IMD has forecast a maximum temperature of 31 to 33 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 23 to 25 degrees Celsius. Temperatures are expected to remain relatively stable on October 16 and 17, with partly cloudy skies and no rainfall forecast for these days.
The latest spell of rain follows a decline in temperatures across Delhi over the preceding 24 hours. According to the weather department, maximum temperatures had fallen by around one to two degrees Celsius, while minimum temperatures showed little variation.
