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Weather
Heavy Rain Deluges Delhi-NCR as IMD Issues Red Alert
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🗓 26 Aug 2026, 08:38 PM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has raised a red alert as intense rainstorms batter Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region, causing waterlogging and disruptions.
Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region were hit by sudden, heavy downpours on Monday, prompting the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert, the highest warning level for extreme weather.
The deluge led to widespread waterlogging on major roads, including the Ring Road and parts of the Delhi‑Gurgaon Expressway, disrupting commuter traffic and halting several bus services.
Authorities deployed emergency response teams, cleared clogged drains, and advised residents to avoid non‑essential travel until the rains subside.
Meteorologists warned that the system could persist for several more hours, with rainfall intensity expected to exceed 50 mm in some pockets of the city.
The deluge led to widespread waterlogging on major roads, including the Ring Road and parts of the Delhi‑Gurgaon Expressway, disrupting commuter traffic and halting several bus services.
Authorities deployed emergency response teams, cleared clogged drains, and advised residents to avoid non‑essential travel until the rains subside.
Meteorologists warned that the system could persist for several more hours, with rainfall intensity expected to exceed 50 mm in some pockets of the city.