Red Alert! Monsoon Mayhem Mauls Delhi-NCR, Kerala On Edge As IMD Warns Of More Extreme Rain In Several States
News india Red Alert! Monsoon Mayhem Mauls Delhi-NCR, Kerala On Edge As IMD Warns Of More Extreme Rain In Several States Red Alert! Monsoon Mayhem
News india Red Alert! Monsoon Mayhem Mauls Delhi-NCR, Kerala On Edge As IMD Warns Of More Extreme Rain In Several States Red Alert! Monsoon Mayhem Mauls Delhi-NCR, Kerala On Edge As IMD Warns Of More Extreme Rain In Several States Written By, Last Updated: August 07, 2026, 18:57 IST The national capital region, northern Kerala, and coastal stretches of Odisha and West Bengal are on high alert as cyclonic circulations and active monsoon troughs intensify rain Delhi and its surrounding satellite cities woke up to heavy, relentless rainfall. Image/PTI Relentless monsoon rains have triggered severe waterlogging, urban flooding, and widespread transit chaos across several parts of India. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued critical Red Alerts and high-level weather advisories for multiple states, warning of continued extreme rainfall, localized cloudbursts, and intense electrical storms. The national capital region, northern Kerala, and coastal stretches of Odisha and West Bengal remain on high alert as cyclonic circulations and active monsoon troughs intensify downpours across the country. Delhi-NCR Gridlocked Amid Intense Downpour Delhi and its surrounding satellite cities woke up to heavy, relentless rainfall approaching 100mm in key observational zones.
The sudden, intense spell transformed major thoroughfares into submerged stretches, bringing morning commuter traffic to a crawl across South, East, and Central Delhi. VIDEO | Heavy rains cause waterlogging in several parts of Delhi.(Full video available on PTI Videos â)#Delhi pic.twitter.com/HnrM3bf4s Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 7, 2026 Major transit corridorsâincluding ITO, the Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, and Rohtak Roadâreported severe waterlogging, forcing vehicles to navigate deep water under key flyovers and underpasses. Adjacent NCR hubs faced similar disruptions Noida and Ghaziabad: Placed under an Orange Alert following continuous showers and active thunderstorms that submerged several low-lying sectors and arterial roads. Gurugram and Faridabad: Placed under a Yellow Alert, prompting corporate firms and private offices to advise employees to work from home to prevent severe traffic gridlocks on key expressways. Airlines including IndiGo and Air India have issued travel advisories for passengers flying through Delhiâs Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), warning of heavy road congestion along airport approaches and potential operational delays. Northern Kerala Battles Severe Flood Crisis In southern India, Kerala continues to face an escalating flood situation as monsoon activity sharpens over the Western Ghats.
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