Heavy rain inundates roads, markets, disrupts traffic across Delhi, NCR
Heavy rain caused waterlogging and traffic disruption across Delhi and NCR on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
The India Meteorological Department upgraded its alert from yellow to orange and then to red around 12:25 pm.
Delhi recorded 24.4 mm of rainfall in 24 hours ending 8:30 am, with an additional 4.4 mm in the next three hours.
Meteorologist Navdeep Dahiya warned of continued heavy downpours and thunderstorms until 4 pm, covering 60-80% of the region.
Authorities advised caution as waterlogging affected areas including ITO, Delhi-Meerut Expressway, South Extension, and Connaught Place.
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