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A severe storm and torrential rain hit Delhi-NCR on Sunday morning, causing significant flooding in several areas. Moti Bagh, Minto Road, and around Airport Terminal 1 are among the most affected, severely impacting daily life. Check out the photos to see how just two hours of rain led to such a flood in Delhi.
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The inundation around Moti Bagh, Minto Road, and Airport Terminal 1 has made commuting challenging. Waterlogged streets are making it difficult for vehicles to pass.
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A car was seen submerged in the heavy flooding on Minto Road while more than 100 flights were disrupted due to the storm and heavy rain at Indira Gandhi International Airport. According to the Airport Authority, about 49 flights were diverted between 11:30 PM Saturday and 4:00 AM Sunday.
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The storm and heavy rain on Sunday morning brought waterlogging to several areas of Delhi-NCR. Moti Bagh, Minto Road, and near Airport Terminal 1 remain heavily affected by the water buildup.
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According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), the highest wind speed recorded was 82 km/h around 2 AM at the Safdarjung Airport area, with subsequent areas experiencing winds traveling at speeds of 76 km/h in Pragati Maidan.
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Traffic jams were observed in various parts of Delhi, particularly on Dhaula Kuan due to the rain, causing vehicles to move slowly. A bus and a car were found submerged in water in the Delhi Cantonment area.
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Several parts of Delhi experienced jams. A tree on Vasant Kunj Aurobindo Marg fell due to the strong wind, causing roadblocks and waterlogging.
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The underpass near the airport was flooded, trapping expensive cars like BMWs and Mercedes under water due to continuous rain. The primary underpass connecting Delhi to the airport was heavily waterlogged, stranding numerous vehicles.
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Rainfall records in Delhi show 81 mm at Safdarjung, 68 mm at Palam, 71 mm at Pusa, and 48 mm at Mayur Vihar. Many areas saw 5-8 centimeters of rain, leading to the current extensive flooding.
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The weather department forecasts light to moderate rain over the next 24 hours, along with the possibility of strong winds in some regions. Experts suggest this could be part of pre-monsoon activity. Previously, IMD had issued a red alert for Delhi and nearby areas.
(Image Credit: ANI / Photo by Aziz Khan)
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Last night's 81.4 mm rainfall broke the record for the highest May rainfall in Delhi. The city had previous May rainfall records of 186.4 mm in 2025, 165 mm in 2008, 144.8 mm in 2021, and 129.3 mm in 2002.
