Climate Replace: Delhi Sees Extreme Waterlogging After Heavy Rain Disrupts Regular Life In Capital, Flight Companies Hit | India Information
Delhi Climate: Extreme waterlogging and thunderstorms have been witnessed in a number of elements of Delhi on Sunday morning as heavy rainfall within the wee hours threw regular life out of substances within the metropolis. Areas affected embrace Moti Bagh, Minto Street, and close to Delhi Airport Terminal 1.
Following the heavy rainfall, Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory informing that some flights have been impacted because of the prevailing climate situations. “As a result of hostile climate situations final night time, some flights have been impacted. Passengers are suggested to verify their flight standing commonly and keep in contact with airline employees for updates,” the Delhi Airport advisory learn.
Delhi Airport issued a passenger advisory at 06:50 am
“As a result of hostile climate situations final night time, some flights have been impacted. Passengers are suggested to verify their flight standing commonly and keep in contact with airline employees for updates.” pic.twitter.com/o90N268q6x
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A number of visuals surfaced from a number of elements of the nationwide capital, the place folks have been seen braving waterlogging with vehicles reducing by submerged roads.
#WATCH | Extreme waterlogging witnessed at Subroto Park space after heavy rain lashed Delhi pic.twitter.com/RONLcfmdo4
— ANI (@ANI) Could 25, 2025
Automobiles have been seen submerged in water in a number of areas attributable to waterlogging. A bus and a automobile have been submerged in water within the Delhi Cantt space attributable to heavy rains, inflicting extreme waterlogging in a number of elements of the Nationwide Capital.
#WATCH | Delhi | A bus and a automobile are submerged in water within the Delhi Cantt space after heavy rains triggered extreme waterlogging in a number of elements of the Nationwide Capital pic.twitter.com/QTiB4OThIO
— ANI (@ANI) Could 25, 2025
In one other visible that surfaced from Delhi’s Minto Street, a automobile was seen submerged attributable to extreme waterlogging attributable to incessant rainfall.
#WATCH | A automobile submerged as heavy rainfall causes extreme waterlogging in elements of Delhi.
(Visuals from Minto Street) pic.twitter.com/HmRv09CEpV
— ANI (@ANI) Could 24, 2025
The heavy downpour throughout Delhi-NCR got here hours after the India Meteorological Division (IMD) issued a purple alert for the area and close by areas, warning of sturdy thunderstorms, rain, and high-speed winds over the following two to 3 hours.
The climate division, in its bulletin, has additionally predicted that Delhi will proceed to witness showers accompanied by thunderstorms all through the following week. The utmost temperature is more likely to hover round 40 levels Celsius with excessive possibilities of cloudy skies.
The purple alert is a part of a Nowcast warning based mostly on the present climate situations. In line with the IMD, a thunderstorm cell is approaching Delhi and adjoining areas from the west/northwest. Underneath its affect, extreme thunderstorm or dust-raising wind exercise accompanied by frequent lightning and gusty winds (velocity reaching 40-60 km/h or extra) will possible have an effect on elements of the town within the subsequent 1 to 2 hours.
Within the wake of the inclement climate, the climate division urged residents to take vital precautions and cautioned folks to keep away from open areas and to not take shelter underneath timber. They’ve additionally requested residents to keep away from weak partitions or unstable buildings and steer clear of water our bodies.
Lately, on Wednesday, a cloud mass entered North Delhi and moved south-southeastwards, triggering a mud storm and robust winds. The winds blew at speeds of 50-60 kmph, gusting as much as 70 kmph, accompanied by gentle rainfall earlier within the night.
Energy disruptions have been reported in a number of areas throughout the capital after an intense mud storm, adopted by thunderstorms, hail, and rain lashed elements of Delhi.
