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Delhi Declares Red Alert as Heavy Rain Floods Roads
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🗓 24 Aug 2026, 07:37 PM
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Delhi has issued a red alert after heavy rainfall turned streets and roads waterlogged, prompting authorities to mobilise emergency services.
Delhi has declared a red alert after a sudden downpour drenched the capital, turning major roads and streets into waterlogged channels.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) confirmed that the city received over 150 mm of rain in a 24‑hour period, far exceeding the average for this time of year.
Waterlogged roads have caused widespread traffic disruptions, with several buses and private vehicles stranded in the Delhi‑Gurgaon corridor.
City officials have deployed flood‑control teams and emergency medical units to affected areas, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid traveling on flooded roads.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) confirmed that the city received over 150 mm of rain in a 24‑hour period, far exceeding the average for this time of year.
Waterlogged roads have caused widespread traffic disruptions, with several buses and private vehicles stranded in the Delhi‑Gurgaon corridor.
City officials have deployed flood‑control teams and emergency medical units to affected areas, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid traveling on flooded roads.