Flight diversions in Delhi-NCR, traffic jams in Jaipur as north Indian cities reel under heavy rain
Parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh also receive rains; many roads waterlogged
Heavy rain on August 24, 2026 caused flight diversions, waterlogged roads and chaotic traffic in several north Indian cities. The worst impact was felt in the Delhi-NCR region, where over 70 mm of rain fell by early afternoon. Gurugram, Narsinghpur, Hero Honda Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, IFFCO Chowk and other parts of old Gurugram saw significant flooding, with vehicles and school buses stuck in water.
Dozens of flights were diverted to Jaipur, Chandigarh and Lucknow due to the severe weather, causing delays and cancellations. In Jaipur, Moti Dungri Road was submerged, while Kherthal-Tijara and other eastern Rajasthan districts also received heavy rainfall, causing waterlogging and disruption. Himachal Pradesh experienced 98 road closures and power supply disruptions, while Odisha faced widespread flooding with eight locations recording over 100 mm of rain, including Joda with 169.4 mm.
The remaining districts in the region saw light to moderate showers, with normal monsoon conditions continuing.
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