New Delhi: The national capital came to a standstill early Sunday as heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds and thunderstorms lashed Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). The downpour caused significant traffic disruptions. Over 200 flights were delayed due to a strong storm and heavy rain at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Around 49 flights were diverted between 11:30 pm on Saturday to 4:00 am on Sunday, the airport authority said on Sunday.
The downpour also caused massive waterlogging in the city. According to reports, a police officer died after the roof of the Assistant Commissioner’s office collapsed during the torrential rain.
#WATCH | Delhi | A bus and a car are submerged in water in the Delhi Cantt area after heavy rains caused severe waterlogging in several parts of the National Capital pic.twitter.com/QTiB4OThIO
— ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2025
According to the latest data from IMD, the highest wind speed was reported at Safdarjung (Airport) at 82 km/h last night around 2 am, followed by 76 km/h at Pragati Maidan. The lowest wind speed was reported at 37 km/h at Delhi University (North Delhi), cited an India Today report.
The latest advisory by the Delhi Airport said that flight operations were still affected due to disruptions last night. The airport has urged passengers to keep checking their flight’s status. They have been asked to stay in touch with their respective airlines for the latest updates.
The rainfall measurements recorded across various parts of Delhi until early morning include:
Safdarjung: 81 mm
Palam: 68 mm
Pusa: 71 mm
Mayur Vihar: 48 mm
Many other parts of the city received between 5 and 8 cm of rainfall.
Several vehicles were seen stalled due to waterlogging. The main underpass connecting Delhi to the airport experienced severe waterlogging. Similar scenes were spotted at the Minto Road. News agency ANI shared visuals of such scenes.
