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DELHI, INDIA, JUL 29 – Heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging and traffic delays in Delhi, with airlines advising passengers to expect flight disruptions and allowing extra travel time, officials said.
- On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, New Delhi faced a red alert as heavy rain caused waterlogging and traffic snarls across the city.
- Despite promises of monsoon-ready drains, the Public Works Department deployed three pumps at Zakhira underpass, but only two worked as water rose nearly six feet, causing flooding.
- A red alert was in effect from around 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, while eastern NCR remained under a yellow alert, with visuals showing commuters wading through rain-hit roads.
- Commuters struggled as waterlogging and gusty winds caused traffic snarls, while Air India issued a travel advisory and IndiGo advised extra travel time.
- On Wednesday, July 30, the India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall over East Rajasthan, with the ongoing rain spell expected to continue till August 3.
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Delhi Deluge: Twin Tragedies and Political Showdown Amid Heavy Rains | Science-Environment
Intense rain in Delhi caused significant waterlogging and transportation disruptions, leading to fatalities in a wall collapse. This monsoon precipitation surpassed the seasonal average and incited political conflict between the Aam Aadmi Party and BJP regarding infrastructure failures and governance effectiveness amid severe flooding and traffic issues.
Heavy rains trigger traffic chaos, waterlogging across Delhi
New Delhi, Jul 29 (PTI) Severe traffic snarls and widespread waterlogging disrupted movement across Delhi on Tuesday after heavy rains lashed the city, forcing commuters to wade through deluged roads and streets. Visuals from various parts of the city showed serpentine queues of vehicles at gridlocked intersections. In many areas, the water level rose to […]
Rain lashes Delhi, causes traffic snarls during morning rush hour
Heavy rain batters Delhi, waterlogging paralyses city; airlines issue advisory
Waterlogging was reported in several parts of Delhi, slowing down traffic and affecting movement. Visuals shared by news agency ANI showed commuters wading through rain-hit roads, highlighting the impact of the downpour across the city.
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