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From Delhi to Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram, roads turned into stretches of stagnant water as continuous rainfall overwhelmed several areas. Commuters
were seen struggling through flooded roads, while vehicles moved slowly through waterlogged stretches. Several commuters complained that they were unable to book cabs for hours. In Delhi, severe waterlogging was reported from Durga Vihar, where stagnant water covered large parts of the area. School-going children were seen walking and playing in the water. Visuals from Badarpur Border Metro Station showed heavy waterlogging as well following the rainfall, with water also entering the subway, making movement difficult for commuters.
In Chhatarpur, the Balmiki Basti area of Fatehpur Beri was badly affected, while waterlogging was also reported in the Chhatarpur Farm area.
Visuals from Mahipalpur flyover showed water accumulated to around 1.5 to 2 feet. One side of the road was closed after the flooding, while several vehicles, including DTC buses, broke down while attempting to cross the waterlogged stretch.
Waterlogging was also reported at Mahipalpur T-point, affecting routes towards the airport, Gurugram, Chhatarpur and Vasant Vihar.
In West Delhi, Verinder Nagar Street No. 5 was also severely affected by waterlogging. Residents complained that rainwater drainage systems were choked and not functioning properly. Some residents also alleged that sewage water was mixing with the accumulated rainwater, creating a foul smell.
The impact was not limited to Delhi. In Noida, Sector 16 and the Film City area were severely waterlogged, making it difficult for people to walk and disrupting traffic. The situation also caused problems for office-goers trying to return home after work. Several commuters said they had been trying to book cabs for hours but were unable to get one. Roads outside offices were completely waterlogged, making it difficult for people to even step outside.
Ghaziabad also witnessed heavy traffic congestion following the rainfall, while several roads in Gurugram were flooded with rainwater.
Meanwhile, Gurugram Police deployed personnel on roads across the city to manage traffic amid the heavy rain and waterlogging.
According to Gurugram Police, Station House Officers were directed to deploy teams on the roads to manage traffic and assist commuters. While traffic was moving smoothly in most parts of the city, some stretches remained slow due to heavy rainfall and water accumulation.
The Delhi Fire Services also received multiple emergency calls as the rain continued. Nine calls related to house or partial building collapses were received between midnight and Friday evening, while 16 calls were made regarding fallen trees across the city. In one incident, three women trapped inside a house after a tree fell on it were rescued by fire personnel.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj shared a video of waterlogging in Greater Kailash's Alaknanda area and posted, "Greater Kailash (Alaknanda) water logging has turned it into water sports destination. Thanks to PWD Minister @p_sahibsingh who is obsessed with reel making at Minto Road bridge. Place which was already fixed in AAP Govt."
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for parts of Delhi, with more rainfall likely to further affect already waterlogged areas.
