Delhi Rains: Heavy Downpour Triggers Waterlogging, Red Alert Issued; 16 Flights Cancelled, 123 Delayed - VIDEOS

New Delhi: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi following heavy rains lashing several parts of Delhi and adjoining areas of the National Capital Region (NCR) on Tuesday. The downpour caused severe waterlogging in several parts of the national capital.

According to an IMD update issued at 6:45 am, heavy rainfall is likely over Delhi during the next two to three hours. 16 flights were cancelled at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, while 123 services were delayed, according to airline tracking platform Flightradar24.

Several parts of the city witnessed heavy rains, including Parliament Street, Connaught Place, AIIMS, ITO, RK Puram and Ferozeshah Road, among other areas.

The rain is expected to ease from Wednesday. The IMD has forecast partly cloudy skies and no rain in Delhi from August 26 to August 30. Temperatures are also likely to rise, with the maximum expected to remain between 35°C and 37°C from Wednesday onwards. Minimum temperatures could remain between 25°C and 28°C.

IMD has forecast a generally cloudy sky over Delhi, with rain likely from morning to noon and another spell possible in the afternoon or evening. Winds could reach 40-50 kmph, with gusts of up to 60 kmph in some areas.

The IMD said temperatures could rise slightly, with the maximum between 34°C and 36°C and the minimum between 25°C and 27°C.