Rain Begins In Gurgaon, Set To Intensify Across Delhi-NCR In Coming Hours

Published 7 August 2026 · local

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News cities gurgaon Rain Begins In Gurgaon, Set To Intensify Across Delhi-NCR In Coming Hours Rain Begins In Gurgaon, Set To Intensify Across Delhi-NCR In Coming Hours Published By, Last Updated: August 07, 2026, 12:30 IST Rain has begun in Gurugram after showers swept Faridabad and Noida, with more expected through the day; Delhi braces for widespread spells amid an IMD alert. According to the IMD's data, Gurugram had recorded 11.5mm of rainfall over the preceding 24 hours before this fresh spell began. Rain has started falling in Gurugram, after heavy showers swept over Faridabad and Noida roughly half an hour earlier. The spell is expected to expand and cover most of Delhi, Gurugram and Ghaziabad within the next one to two hours, with back-up cloud cover likely to trigger further showers through the afternoon and evening. How Much Rain Is Gurugram Expecting?

Weather updates shared on social media point to a widespread spell across the NCR region, with isolated pockets likely to see 40–120mm of rainfall. Gurugram was already grappling with the fallout of Thursday’s heavy downpour, and the fresh spell threatens to compound waterlogging in low-lying and urban pockets that have struggled through the week. The Gurugram Traffic Police said its teams were on the ground monitoring key routes to keep vehicles moving and appealed to commuters for their cooperation on the roads. Gurugram Traffic Police remains on the ground, ensuring better traffic flow and safer roads for all. Our teams are continuously monitoring key routes to keep traffic moving smoothly.Your cooperation makes every journey safer.#GurugramTrafficPolice #TrafficManagement pic.twitter.com/tMacYevldv — Gurugram Traffic Police (@TrafficGGM) August 7, 2026 According to the IMD’s data, Gurugram had recorded 11.5mm of rainfall over the preceding 24 hours before this fresh spell began — a figure likely to climb through the day as showers persist.

What’s The Situation In Delhi? Delhi has also been witnessing sustained rainfall, with Safdarjung, the city’s primary observatory, logging 59.2mm in the last 24 hours, while Lodi Road and the Ridge recorded 60.4mm and 57mm, respectively. The India Meteorological Department has sounded an alert for the capital, and continuous rain has already been hitting traffic movement, with commuters advised to plan for possible snarls on their way to and from work. What Does Forecast Say For Rest Of The Day? The IMD has forecast cloudy skies through Friday, with one or two spells of light to moderate rain expected across Delhi. Isolated areas may see heavy rainfall between the early morning and noon, followed by another spell of light rain towards the evening and night. Daytime temperatures are likely to stay between 31°C and 33°C, with the minimum hovering between 22°C and 24°C.