Delhi faces heavy rain and waterlogging as monsoon alerts spread across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red weather alert for Delhi on 28 July 2026, which was followed by a yellow alert on 29 July. The capital recorded 57.6 mm of rain at Safdarjung between 08:30 and 17:30 GMT on 28 July, while earlier measurements showed 32.4 mm at the same station. Heavy downpours caused extensive waterlogging and traffic disruptions in areas such as Connaught Place, ITO, Janpath, Sadar Bazar, Rajendra Nagar and Kalindi Kunj, delaying commuters and prompting civic agencies to advise caution.
The monsoon surge also prompted alerts in other states. Maharashtra’s IMD declared orange alerts for districts including Gondia, Nagpur and Pune on 29‑31 July, and yellow alerts for additional districts. In Kerala, a yellow alert was placed on 29 July for seven districts—Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod—with similar alerts extending to 1 August. The widespread weather warnings underscore the intensifying monsoon activity affecting large parts of northern and southern India.
Entities: Char Dham Yatra · Delhi · Himachal Pradesh · India Meteorological Department · Kerala · Maharashtra · Uttarakhand (Char Dham Yatra)
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand was suspended for two days because landslides blocked pilgrimage routes. (state officials)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Delhi recorded 32.4 mm of rain in a 24‑hour period ending on Tuesday morning. (Safdarjung observatory)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Heavy rain caused widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions in Delhi, affecting areas such as Connaught Place, Janpath, Rajendra Nagar, Sadar Bazar, ITO, Kalindi Kunj, Azadpur, Malviya Nagar and (civic complaints)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Himachal Pradesh issued an orange warning for heavy to very heavy rain until July 30 and again on August 3. (E)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for Delhi on 29 July 2026. (IMD)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Landslides and flash floods in Himachal Pradesh closed 108 roads, disrupted 38 water‑supply schemes and nine transformers. (supported by article 144f04de-c3b0-4153-bc0e-f9027ac04a46)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] No loss of life was reported from the landslides in Himachal Pradesh. (state emergency operation centre)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The India Meteorological Department placed seven Kerala districts under a yellow alert on 29 July 2026. (IMD)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Safdarjung recorded 32.4 mm of rain by 8:30 am, Ridge 37.6 mm, and Lodi Road 36.7 mm on July 28.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Supreme Court announced it will hear petitions concerning alleged police excesses during recent protests.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Delhi Development Authority launched the Karmjivi Housing Scheme 2026 offering 1,224 apartments at a 25 % discount.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rescue teams were deployed after four people were feared drowned in the Yamuna River; two were rescued.