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Heavy Rain Paralyzes Delhi Traffic as Waterlogging Strands Commuters
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News18•15-10-2026, 15:15
Heavy Rain Paralyzes Delhi Traffic as Waterlogging Strands Commuters
- •Heavy rain lashed Delhi on Thursday, causing severe waterlogging and bringing traffic to a standstill across major intersections.
- •Key areas including India Gate, ITO, Mandi House, and south Delhi experienced massive gridlocks and long queues of vehicles.
- •Motorists took to social media to report severe congestion and express frustration over delayed commutes and missing traffic personnel.
- •The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in the capital.
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The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in the capital.
Heavy congestion and waterlogging affected multiple areas, including India Gate, ITO, Mandi House, Vikas Marg, south Delhi stretches from Chirag Delhi to IIT Delhi, and near the Supreme Court and Ashram flyover.
In Okhla Phase 1, traffic conditions were allegedly worsened by encroachments and construction materials stored on footpaths, while heavy congestion during end-of-school hours in Model Town was exacerbated by waterlogging.
