NEW DELHI, September 5: Heavy rain lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR on Saturday morning, causing waterlogging in multiple areas and disrupting movement as the India Meteorological Department warned that more showers and thunderstorms are likely during the day.
The fresh spell comes after intense rainfall battered the national capital on Friday, when waterlogging and weather-related disruptions were reported across several parts of Delhi.
Several Areas Waterlogged
Saturday morning’s rainfall left parts of Delhi and the wider National Capital Region waterlogged, creating difficult conditions for commuters.
Water accumulation was reported at several locations as repeated spells of monsoon rain continued to test drainage systems across the region.
IMD Issues Heavy-Rain Warning
The India Meteorological Department has placed Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi under a heavy-rain warning for September 5.
Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of around 30–40 kmph is also possible across Delhi.
More Showers Expected
According to the forecast, Delhi is likely to receive additional rainfall through Saturday, while rain could continue into Sunday.
IMD currently maintains another heavy-rain warning for September 6, before conditions are expected to ease from Monday.
IndiGo Issues Travel Advisory
Airline IndiGo issued a travel advisory on Saturday, warning passengers that adverse weather in Delhi could lead to possible flight delays.
Passengers travelling through Delhi have been advised to check their flight status before leaving for the airport and allow additional travel time because road conditions may also be slower than usual.
Friday’s Rain Had Already Disrupted Flights
The latest rainfall follows a particularly intense spell on Friday.
Heavy thunderstorms on September 4 caused waterlogging at Indira Gandhi International Airport, while nine flights were diverted during the afternoon because of adverse weather conditions.
Palam recorded 72.2 mm of rainfall in three hours during Friday’s downpour, while gusty winds at the airport reached 76 kmph during a brief squall.
Delhi Records Unusually Wet Year
The sustained monsoon activity has pushed Delhi’s rainfall totals unusually high this year.
With nearly four months still remaining in 2026, the capital has already crossed its normal annual rainfall benchmark, highlighting the intensity of this year’s wet season.
Commuters Advised to Remain Cautious
Residents have been advised to monitor official weather and traffic updates, avoid severely waterlogged routes where possible and remain cautious during thunderstorms.
With more rain forecast through the weekend, further localised waterlogging and traffic disruption remain possible across Delhi-NCR.
source – India Meteorological Department (IMD)
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