As the month of Sawan comes to an end, Delhi witnessed a deluge on Saturday. The relentless rain on Raksha Bandhan turned roads into lakes, halting traffic and making walking a challenge. Many areas experienced water levels ranging from knee to four feet deep.
The continuous downpour on Raksha Bandhan dimmed the festive spirit in markets. Sweet shops saw no customers, with prepared sweets left untouched in warehouses due to waterlogging, which kept people from reaching the shops. Several shopkeepers lamented that the rain washed away their festival sales.
Recurring Annual Problem
With changes in government, the situation remains the same. Waterlogging during rains was a problem in Delhi in the past and continues today. Despite yearly promises to clean drains and improve water drainage systems, the situation exposes administrative shortcomings.
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Fatal Incident in Heavy Rain
In Delhi's Jaitpur area around 9 AM, a long wall collapsed due to the rain. The accident claimed eight lives, including three men, two women, and two young girls. People living in slums near the wall were trapped under the debris. They were taken to hospitals but declared dead by doctors.
Flood-Like Situations in NCR and North India
Not just Delhi, but the NCR and several states faced distressing conditions. Waterlogging caused massive traffic snarls in Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad. Roads in Sonipat, Haryana, turned into ponds. Some people charged ₹500 to ₹1000 to help retrieve stranded vehicles.
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In Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Jaunpur, the rising levels of Ganga and other rivers submerged ghats and temples. The Ramganga river wreaked havoc in Moradabad, destroying crops and causing significant losses for farmers.
Weather Department Forecast
According to the weather department, the rainfall pattern might intensify from the second week of August. Light to moderate rain is expected in several districts including Ghaziabad, Bareilly, Agra, Meerut, and Mathura in western UP. The monsoon is expected to remain active until mid-September.
PM Modi Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Schoolgirls
The festival of Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated at his residence by having schoolgirls tie rakhis on his wrist. He interacted with the girls, hugged them, and shared their rakhi photos on social media.
Significant Drop in Temperature
According to weather data from August 9, 2025, at 5:30 PM, the maximum temperature in Delhi NCR was approximately 6.4 to 8 degrees Celsius below normal. Daytime temperatures ranged from 26.0 to 26.6 degrees Celsius in Safdarjung, Palam, Lodhi Road, Ridge, and Ayanagar.
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The minimum temperature was also 1.8 to 3.5 degrees Celsius below normal. Safdarjung recorded the most rain with 78.7 mm in 24 hours, while Ridge observed 40.4 mm during the day. Ayanagar saw the least, with 30.6 mm. Overall, the region experienced a significant drop in temperature alongside heavy rain.
