Delhi-NCR weather alert: IMD issues red alert as rain batters capital, traffic takes a hit
While the downpour brought much-needed relief from the oppressive humidity, it also crippled traffic across key arterial roads, leaving thousands of commuters stranded in morning snarls. Photos and videos circulating on social media showed submerged intersections and pedestrians wading through ankle-deep water.
Temperatures dipped significantly in the early hours, offering a cool reprieve. But the joy was short-lived for many as the overnight showers had already waterlogged several low-lying areas, leading to jammed streets and long delays, especially around South Delhi, ITO, and the Mehrauli-Gurgaon stretch.
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At several underpasses and junctions, traffic police were seen manually directing vehicles as signals failed and water pooled on the roads.
Flights stable
Despite the rain hammering areas near the airport, flight operations at IGI remained stable, with no major delays or diversions reported so far. However, the roads leading to the airport needs to be taken into account. Ride-hailing app users reported long wait times and route diversions due to blocked roads.
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More rain in store for North India
According to the IMD's latest advisory, the wet spell is far from over. More rain is expected throughout the week across Delhi-NCR, as well as parts of Haryana, Rajasthan, and western Uttar Pradesh. While some areas remain under red alert, others, including northwest and southwest Delhi, have been placed under an orange alert, indicating a continued risk of disruption.
Flood risk rising with Yamuna levels
Amid the city's struggle with clogged drains and poor runoff systems, another concern looms: the Yamuna River.
Officials reported that water discharge from Haryana's Hathnikund Barrage crossed 50,000 cusecs — the highest this monsoon season. This has raised alarms of potential spikes in Yamuna levels, with low-lying colonies near the river banks under watch for flooding.
Delhi has already recorded 136.3 mm of rainfall this July, inching closer to its monthly average of 209.7 mm, and that number is expected to climb significantly if the current pattern continues.
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The IMD has warned of potential localised flooding, closure of underpasses, and minor damage to kutcha houses, especially in low-lying pockets. Residents have been advised to avoid non-essential travel, stay indoors during peak rainfall hours, and steer clear of flooded underpasses.
Plans to decongest the city
Plans are in place to decongest the city, as per the reports. Commuters headed toward IGI Airport, New Delhi Railway Station, and ITO often face the worst bottlenecks, prompting renewed calls for infrastructure upgrades. In a positive move, the Public Works Department (PWD) has announced plans to revamp these high-traffic zones by building elevated roads or underpasses to create signal-free corridors leading to the city's busiest transit hubs.Officials say work is expected to begin soon, but completion timelines remain uncertain.
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