Delhi-NCR drenched: Roads flooded, traffic comes to a standstill; IMD predicts heavy rainfall over Punjab, UP, Rajasthan
Heavy rain lashed Delhi-NCR, causing severe waterlogging, traffic snarls and road cave-ins in parts of Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad. IMD has forecast more rain and thunderstorms over the next two days
Delhi-NCR drenched: Heavy rainfall disrupted normal life across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday, leaving several roads submerged, slowing traffic to a crawl and creating major inconvenience for office-goers and residents. While the showers brought relief from the recent spell of humid weather, they also exposed the region's recurring problem of urban flooding.
Some of the worst traffic congestion was reported on Mehrauli-Badarpur (MB) Road, where waterlogging brought the movement of vehicles to a complete halt. Burari also witnessed flooded roads, making it difficult for commuters to pass through the area.
#WATCH | Heavy, thick dark clouds, engulf the upper section of the Supernova, Spira Tower high rise building situated in Noida's Sector 94 pic.twitter.com/8TOy951MTX
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In East of Kailash, a tree was uprooted and fell near Raja Dhir Singh Marg following the heavy downpour. Water also accumulated in Sangam Vihar, adding to traffic woes in the locality.
The Delhi Traffic Police said waterlogging affected National Highway-24 near Ghazipur, leading to slow-moving traffic on one of the capital's busiest routes. Traffic personnel and civic agencies were deployed at several locations to regulate traffic and assist stranded commuters.
#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Heavy rain lashes parts of Noida, causing waterlogging in several areas. Visuals from Sector 16 Film City pic.twitter.com/pabnc8sMpn
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) July 9, 2026
According to the Chief Minister's Office, all government departments concerned have been placed on high alert, and emergency teams are working to clear waterlogged roads and restore normal traffic movement as quickly as possible.
Neighbouring cities also faced the impact of the relentless rain. In Noida, roads in Sector 75 were inundated, making daily travel difficult. Dramatic visuals from Sector 94 showed thick clouds surrounding the upper floors of the Supernova Spira Tower, reflecting the intensity of the weather.
#WATCH | Noida, Uttar Pradesh: Heavy rainfall led to waterlogging in parts of Noida, causing inconvenience to commuters. Visuals are from Sector 75, where roads remained submerged following the downpour. pic.twitter.com/6PuWkBfnQz
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) July 9, 2026
Ghaziabad witnessed widespread flooding in areas such as Indirapuram and Abhay Khand, where people were seen walking through knee-deep water. In Vasundhara, a portion of the road reportedly collapsed near Atal Chowk, causing a car and a scooter to fall into the damaged stretch. No serious injuries were immediately reported.
Despite the heavy rainfall, Delhi's air quality improved considerably. According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 61 on Thursday morning, placing it in the 'Satisfactory' category.
Meanwhile, the IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, west Uttar Pradesh and east Rajasthan. Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, east Uttar Pradesh and west Rajasthan would also witness heavy rains.
Thunderstorms and lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-60 kmph are possible at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
#WATCH | Delhi | Traffic snarls on NH-24 near Akshardham temple as the national capital has been receiving continuous rain since last night pic.twitter.com/HDCaabF4Jg
— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2026
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more thunderstorms and rain over Delhi-NCR on Friday and Saturday. Authorities have advised residents to plan their travel accordingly, avoid waterlogged roads wherever possible and follow weather updates as the monsoon remains active across the region.
Cummulative Rainfall(mm) over Delhi- NCR (from 0830 IST of 08.07.2026 to 0530 IST of 09.07.2026) pic.twitter.com/IUv1nUZJPc
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) July 9, 2026