Delhi NCR Weather Update, Sept 2, 2025 – Incessant rainfall brought Delhi and its satellite cities to a standstill on Tuesday, with Gurugram heavy rains causing unprecedented waterlogging, widespread traffic snarls, and flight disruptions. Authorities across the National Capital Region (NCR) are on high alert as the Yamuna river crossed the danger mark, prompting flood warnings and mass evacuations in low-lying areas.
Gurugram Reels Under Waterlogging and Traffic Gridlock
The city of Gurugram soaked in over 100 mm of rainfall in just four hours. Water filled up roads at big places like IFFCO Chowk, Sheetla Mata Road, and Signature Tower underpass.
Cars got stuck and people waited for hours. Some drivers sat in traffic from 8 PM to 4 AM. On Tuesday morning, the weather office gave an orange alert.
Leaders told schools and offices to stay closed or work online. Even after working all night, water still covered parts of Sheetla Mata Mandir Road, Golf Course Road and MG Road.
Delhi Rains Today: Yamuna Surpasses Danger Mark
In Delhi, Delhi rains today poured across many areas and left small pools everywhere. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) counted the rainfall:
- Ayanagar: 95 mm
- Palam: 57.4 mm
- Lodhi Road: 35.2 mm
- Safdarjung: 37.8 mm
The Yamuna River rise higher than the danger mark of 205.33 metres and climbed to 206.16 metres by the evening at the Old Railway Bridge (Loha Pul). Big amounts of water from Hathnikund (2.07 lakh cusecs) and Wazirabad (83,300 cusecs) rushed in and added to the flood danger.
Affected Areas:
- Mayur Vihar
- Yamuna Bazar
- Majnu Ka Tila
- Civil Lines
People in these areas left their homes and moved to safe camps. Workers closed Loha Pul (Old Iron Bridge) and Geeta Colony Iron Bridge to all traffic. Police sent drivers to Hanuman Setu and Raja Ram Kohli Marg instead.
IMD Weather Alerts and Forecast
As part of the latest Delhi NCR weather update, the IMD has issued
- Orange Alert: Delhi, Gurugram, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir
- Red Alert: Ghaziabad, Noida, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand
Rainfall is expected to continue across Northwest India for the next 48 hours, with potential for flash floods, landslides and cloudbursts in hill states.
Flights Delayed, Travel Advisory Issued
Flight operations at IGI Airport faced disruptions, especially from 2 PM to 4 PM, due to low visibility (as low as 800 meters at Palam). Airlines like IndiGo have issued advisories urging passengers to:
- Allow extra travel time
- Check flight status via app or website
- Use alternate road routes to the airport
Schools and Offices Closed Across NCR
In view of the ongoing Delhi rains today and flood risk:
- All schools in Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Dehradun will remain closed.
- Online classes are being conducted as per the District Disaster Management Authority’s directive.
- Offices have been asked to switch to work-from-home wherever possible.
Regional Impact: Floods in Neighboring States
The weather crisis is not limited to Delhi NCR.
- Punjab: Flooding reported in Amritsar, Tarn Taran, and Pathankot; Governor on a 3-day relief visit.
- Uttarakhand: Gaula River flows 20 cm above danger level; rescue ops underway.
- Himachal Pradesh: 6 national highways blocked; train services suspended; red alert issued.
- J&K: Schools closed; flash floods and landslides in Udhampur and Ramban.
Government Response
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta visited Loha Pul and assured full preparedness:
“We’ve placed sandbags along floodplains and are evacuating vulnerable areas. Delhi is in coordination with neighboring states for disaster relief.”
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is on standby, and the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) continues to monitor Yamuna water levels and weather forecasts.
