Delhi witnesses widespread rainfall; waterlogging, traffic snarls in several areas
Delhi experienced heavy rainfall on August 5, 2026, causing significant waterlogging and traffic congestion across the city. The India Meteorological Department has issued yellow and orange alerts, forecasting continued moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms.
Why it matters
Urban infrastructure challenges during extreme weather events highlight the vulnerability of major metropolitan areas to climate-related disruptions.
Widespread rainfall lashed Delhi on Wednesday (August 5, 2026), leading to traffic snarls and waterlogging in many areas, while the weather office issued yellow and orange alerts for various parts of the city, warning of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm activity.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), between 8.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. on Wednesday (August 5, 2026), Safdarjung, the city's base station, recorded 15.4 mm of rainfall, while Lodhi Road received 26 mm. Ridge recorded trace rainfall during the period.
Areas including Vijay Chowk, Jantar Mantar, Kartavya Path, ITO, Mathura Road, Sangam Vihar, C R Park, Lodhi Road and several other localities recorded heavy rainfall.
Many commuters took to social media to complain about waterlogging in areas such as CR Park, Sangam Vihar, Lodhi Road and several other localities following the rain.
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