Heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR; roads turn into rivers, commuters stranded as traffic jams hit key routes
PTC News Desk: Heavy monsoon rain lashed Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday morning, causing severe waterlogging, traffic jams, and disrupting daily life across several areas.
Videos from Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Bulandshahr showed flooded roads, with vehicles moving slowly through waterlogged streets and commuters facing difficulties. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi, warning of heavy rainfall throughout most of the day.
The IMD has also predicted widespread rainfall across Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, and western Uttar Pradesh until July 10, while authorities remain on alert to tackle rain-related problems.
#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
Waterlogging reported across Delhi-NCR
Several parts of Delhi, including Burari, Sadar Bazar, Sangam Vihar, and the Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, witnessed heavy waterlogging after continuous overnight rain. Traffic moved at a slow pace as roads remained flooded.
A video from NH-24 near Akshardham Temple showed long lines of vehicles stuck in slow-moving traffic during the morning rush hour due to the heavy rainfall.
The rain brought much-needed relief from the humid weather that had persisted over the past several days.
- With inputs from agencies
