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Delhi commuters face delays as Metro services cut and streets flood after heavy rain
✍️ India Today
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 11:32 AM
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Heavy rain in Delhi has forced the Metro to reduce services while waterlogging has clogged major roads, creating a double inconvenience for daily commuters.
Heavy showers swept across Delhi on Tuesday, leaving several parts of the city submerged in water. The sudden downpour caused widespread waterlogging on arterial roads, slowing traffic and forcing motorists to seek alternative routes.
In response to the inclement weather, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced temporary curbs on train frequencies across multiple lines. Services on the Red, Yellow and Blue lines were reduced by up to 30%, with some stations operating on a limited schedule to ensure passenger safety.
The waterlogged streets, particularly in the central and south‑Delhi zones, have compounded the disruption. Commuters reported long queues at bus stops, stalled auto‑rickshaws, and clogged intersections, extending travel times by an estimated 45 to 60 minutes during peak hours.
DMRC officials urged passengers to plan journeys in advance, use mobile apps for real‑time train updates, and consider non‑metro options where possible. The Delhi government has deployed additional drainage crews and traffic police to clear water from critical junctions, aiming to restore normal flow before the weekend.
In response to the inclement weather, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced temporary curbs on train frequencies across multiple lines. Services on the Red, Yellow and Blue lines were reduced by up to 30%, with some stations operating on a limited schedule to ensure passenger safety.
The waterlogged streets, particularly in the central and south‑Delhi zones, have compounded the disruption. Commuters reported long queues at bus stops, stalled auto‑rickshaws, and clogged intersections, extending travel times by an estimated 45 to 60 minutes during peak hours.
DMRC officials urged passengers to plan journeys in advance, use mobile apps for real‑time train updates, and consider non‑metro options where possible. The Delhi government has deployed additional drainage crews and traffic police to clear water from critical junctions, aiming to restore normal flow before the weekend.