Delhi rain floods streets, disrupts traffic; locals use makeshift raft to ferry schoolchildren
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR as rain is expected to persist throughout Friday, bringing respite from humid weather
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR as rain is expected to persist throughout Friday, bringing respite from humid weather but raising concerns over waterlogging, traffic congestion and localised flooding across several parts of the Capital Region. Delhi rain chaos: Makeshift raft ferries schoolchildren through flooded streets The national capital woke up to another rainy morning after intermittent showers overnight, while meteorologists forecast cloudy skies accompanied by one or two spells of light to moderate rainfall during the day. According to the IMD, isolated areas of Delhi could receive heavy rainfall between the early morning and noon before lighter showers return during the evening and night. Also Read | Heavy rains may persist across much of India; flash floods likely in hills Daytime temperatures are expected to remain below seasonal highs, ranging between 31°C and 33°C, while the minimum temperature is likely to stay between 22°C and 24°C.
The continued cloud cover and rainfall are expected to keep weather conditions relatively pleasant despite the ongoing monsoon season. View full Image View full Image Gurugram: Commuters move on a waterlogged road amid rain, near Medcity Hospital, in Gurugram, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (PTI Photo) (PTI08_07_2026_000377A) (PTI) Gurugram, however, remains among the worst-affected areas in the region after receiving around 97 mm of rainfall over the past 24 hours. Heavy overnight showers inundated several arterial roads and low-lying areas, causing extensive waterlogging and disrupting traffic during the morning rush hour. Vehicles were seen moving slowly through submerged stretches, while commuters encountered long delays on key routes. View full Image View full Image Noida, Aug 07 (ANI): A man pushes a stranded ambulance from a waterlogged road at Mahamaya flyover underpass, in Noida on Friday.
(ANI Video Grab) (ANI Video Grab) The persistent flooding has once again highlighted the city's recurring drainage challenges during periods of intense monsoon rainfall. Water accumulated rapidly in several vulnerable locations, affecting daily movement and slowing emergency response in some areas. View full Image View full Image New Delhi: Vehicles stuck in traffic following rainfall, at Akshardham Flyover, in New Delhi, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore)(PTI08_07_2026_000393B) (PTI) The IMD has warned that heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning could occur at isolated places in Gurugram later in the day. Similar weather conditions have also been forecast for Mahendragarh, Rewari, Jhajjar, Nuh (Mewat), Palwal, Faridabad, Sonipat, Charkhi Dadri and Yamunanagar, where residents have been advised to remain alert. View full Image View full Image Gurugram: Commuters move on a waterlogged road amid rain, near Medcity Hospital, in Gurugram, Friday, Aug.
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