Delhi was placed under a red warning as the India Meteorological Department warned of heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
Adjoining NCR areas received an orange alert, including Noida and Gurgaon.
Reports also said heavy rain caused waterlogging and traffic snarls in Delhi-NCR.
One report said 12 flights were diverted to Jaipur amid the weather disruption.
Safdarjung recorded 3 mm of rain on Monday, bringing Delhi's August rainfall to 246.3 mm.
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Zee News reports that the India Meteorological Department forecast rain across several parts of the country as monsoon conditions strengthen under the influence of a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. The report notes that Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal face severe red warnings for extremely heavy rainfall, while an orange alert was issued for several other states. It also mentions that Delhi-NCR could witness a change in weather conditions with showers likely as the week progresses.
The Hindustan Times reports that Delhi has been placed under a red warning by the India Meteorological Department due to heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. Adjoining areas in the National Capital Region received an orange alert, while experts note that the changing rainfall pattern is linked to the monsoon axis remaining near the Himalayan foothills. According to the report, Safdarjung recorded 3 mm of rain on Monday, bringing Delhi's total August rainfall to 246.3 mm.
The Sunday Guardian reports that several parts of Delhi faced a red weather warning on Monday, with the India Meteorological Department cautioning residents about intense rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds. The report states that weather experts linked the expected reduction in rainfall to the position of the monsoon trough remaining near the Himalayan foothills. Additionally, Safdarjung recorded 3 mm of rain on Monday, taking the city's cumulative August rainfall to 246.3 mm.
The New Indian Express reports that 15 Delhi-bound flights were diverted on Monday as intense thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and strong winds disrupted air and road traffic across the capital. The report notes that 12 flights were rerouted to Jaipur, two to Chandigarh, and one to Lucknow, while major airlines issued advisories warning passengers of delays. Furthermore, heavy morning showers resulted in waterlogging and severe traffic congestion across several parts of Delhi-NCR.
Outlook India reports that heavy showers lashed several parts of Delhi on Monday, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions while prompting the cancellation of 26 flights and the diversion of 15 flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The report states that Chhatarpur recorded the highest rainfall at 28 mm between 8.30 am and 11.30 am, according to the India Meteorological Department. It also notes that Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 27.8 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung.
The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR after heavy rain lashed the region on Tuesday morning, causing widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The report notes that persistent showers affected normal life during the rush hour, with moderate to extremely heavy rainfall forecast alongside thunderstorms. It details district-level warnings, flight disruptions from the previous day, and updated monsoon rainfall statistics exceeding normal levels across several weather stations.
Heavy rain swept across Delhi and the National Capital Region early Tuesday, leading to waterlogged roads, traffic congestion, and an IMD red alert for the capital. The article reports that the downpour disrupted commutes for students and motorists alike. It also highlights that Gurugram schools shifted to online classes and corporate offices were advised to allow work from home to ease traffic and assist civic agencies with repairs.