Delhi woke up to heavy rainfall on Tuesday morning, with waterlogging and traffic congestion reported across several parts of the national capital. The
showers come a day after incessant rain disrupted normal life across Delhi-NCR, flooding roads and slowing traffic for hours. Heavy rain was reported from several areas of Delhi early Tuesday, with visuals showing waterlogged roads and vehicles moving slowly through flooded stretches. Commuters faced difficulties as rainwater accumulated on several key roads. On Monday, Delhi-NCR witnessed intense rainfall, with several areas receiving up to 70 mm of rain. Janakpuri recorded 70 mm, while Ayanagar received 69.1 mm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Janakpuri recorded the highest rainfall in Delhi at 70 mm, followed by Ayanagar at 69 mm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The rain was accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, bringing relief from the humidity but causing waterlogging on several roads, markets and residential areas. Gurugram also witnessed heavy rain, with around 70 mm recorded in some areas. Waterlogging was reported in Narsinghpur, Hero Honda Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, IFFCO Chowk and parts of Old Gurugram. Traffic movement slowed on the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway and other major roads, while vehicles were stranded at several flooded stretches. The Gurugram administration advised corporate offices to allow employees to work from home on Tuesday. Schools and other educational institutions were also directed to conduct classes online in view of the forecast of more rain, waterlogging and traffic congestion. According to the IMD, Gurugram received 38 mm of rain, while Faridabad recorded 58 mm. In Delhi, Ayanagar recorded 69.1 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, followed by Palam at 58.2 mm, Ridge at 43.2 mm, Lodi Road at 41.7 mm and Safdarjung at 34.6 mm. Several major roads were affected by waterlogging, including Mathura Road, Bhairon Marg, ITO, Connaught Place and the Zakhira underpass. Water accumulation was also reported near New Ashok Nagar Metro Station, Burari, CR Park, Alaknanda, Ghazipur, Bhalswa and Shivaji Stadium. Visuals from several parts of Delhi-NCR showed vehicles moving slowly through flooded roads, while pedestrians struggled to cross waterlogged stretches. Videos shared on social media also showed people wading through deep water in areas such as Sangam Vihar and Sadar Bazar. Traffic congestion was reported near Sarai Kale Khan, Mathura Road, Dwarka Expressway and several other key routes. Traffic also moved slowly in Sainik Farms and Ghazipur due to waterlogging. The heavy rain also affected flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, with at least 15 flights diverted, while several others were delayed or cancelled. The showers have increased Delhi's cumulative rainfall figures. Till August 24, Safdarjung had recorded 246.2 mm of rain against the normal 191.1 mm, an excess of 29 per cent. Palam received 227.2 mm against the normal 177.1 mm, while Lodi Road recorded 233.2 mm against the normal 191.1 mm. The Ridge recorded 243 mm of rainfall against the normal 161.5 mm, an excess of 50 per cent, while Ayanagar received 266.3 mm against the normal 160 mm, an excess of 66 per cent. The IMD attributed the intense rainfall to the interaction of a western disturbance with a lower-level trough extending from the low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal towards southwest Uttar Pradesh. The weather department has forecast another spell of light to moderate rain at most places in Delhi, with heavy rain of 20-30 mm possible at isolated locations during the night. Meteorologist Navdeep Dahiya said around 70 per cent of Delhi could receive moderate rainfall from Tuesday morning to afternoon, with isolated areas likely to witness heavy rain. However, he said the weather activity may not be as intense as Monday's spell.
