Watch: Heavy rains in Delhi-NCR leave roads waterlogged, traffic at a standstill

The downpour began around 11 pm on Friday, sweeping through several parts of Delhi-NCR

Overnight downpour in Delhi-NCR led to waterlogging in many parts early on Raksha Bandhan morning, with more showers predicted during the day.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert early on Saturday morning for heavy rain with lightning and thunderstorms for parts of north, west, south, southeast, and Central Delhi. However, it was later downgraded to yellow alert, advising people to be aware.

Videos shared across social media platform showed waterlogging in several key areas of the national capital such as Vasant Kunj, RK Puram, Connaught Place, ITO, and many other regions. Similar situation was witnessed in many parts of Noida and Gurugram as well, with residents sharing videos of the same.

#WATCH | Heavy rain in Delhi NCR causes severe waterlogging in many areas. Visual from Noida Sector 62. Vehicles can be seen stalled. Pedestrians face trouble as pooled water laps up onto the sidewalk. pic.twitter.com/0ksM7HuXm0

— ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2025

Slow vehicular movement and congestion were witnessed in most parts of Delhi-NCR following the torrential downpour.

#WATCH | Heavy rain causes severe waterlogging in the Moti Bagh area in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/wvgpXartJo

— ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2025

The downpour began around 11 pm on Friday, sweeping through several parts of Delhi-NCR, including Panchkuian Marg, Mathura Road, Shastri Bhawan, RK Puram, Moti Bagh, and Kidwai Nagar.

VIDEO | Heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, causing waterlogging in several areas. Visuals from Sangam Vihar.

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/XbRXeAkOzd

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 9, 2025

Meanwhile, the Yamuna in Delhi reached the mark of 204.40 metre at 9 am at the Old Railway Bridge, nearing the warning level of 204.50-metre

The situation is being monitored and all the concerned agencies have been asked to take precautionary measures to handle with flood like situation, officials told PTI.

"The reason for the increase in level is mostly due to the high amount of water released from the Wazirabad and Hathnikund barrage every hour," an official from the central flood room said.

#WATCH | Delhi: Severe waterlogging in ITO area following heavy rainfall pic.twitter.com/IWGIDT4DTV

— ANI (@ANI) August 9, 2025

The increase in level is likely due to rainfall in the upper catchment areas of Haryana and Uttarakhand, he added.

IFFCO Chowk, Gurgaon. 9 AM today; on Rakhi, a holiday.
No traffic jams, just Gurgaon’s new water parks 💦
But @mlkhattar says: “No big issues in Gurgaon” 🤡#Gurgaon #Rakhi2025 #Waterlogging @Suhelseth @leenadhankhar @htTweets pic.twitter.com/ha0SS96dX9

— Avnish Rana (@avnishrana30) August 9, 2025

(With inputs from agencies)