{
  "id": 5556707,
  "title": "Delhi Rains: IGI Airport Waterlogged, Flights Delayed As IMD Issues Red Alert; Janmashtami Celebrations Hit | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/delhi-rains-igi-airport-waterlogged-flights-delayed-as-imd-issues-red",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T12:08:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/delhi-rains-igi-airport-waterlogged-flights-delayed-as-imd-issues-red-alert-janmashtami-celebrations-hit-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Delhi and surrounding regions faced heavy rainfall on Friday, September 4, causing significant disruption. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert, predicting intense rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. The city was enveloped in dark clouds during the afternoon before the rain began. Delhi's heavy rains caused waterlogging in key areas, affecting traffic and Janmashtami celebrations. Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) experienced severe waterlogging, particularly near Terminal 3, leading to flight delays and inconveniences for passengers. Several domestic flights, including those from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Port Blair, were delayed, while commuters faced waterlogged roads and slower travel. The Outer and Inner Circles around Connaught Place saw water accumulation, while Minto Road remained comparatively less affected. However, Janmashtami celebrations were disrupted, forcing attendees to seek shelter. The IMD forecasted continued rain and thunderstorms through Friday evening, with strong winds of 40-50 kmph and gusts up to 60 kmph. Noida and Ghaziabad were also under an orange alert. Delhi had experienced an unusually wet August, with rainfall substantially above its long-period average. Further rain and thunderstorms were expected on Saturday, advising residents and travelers to stay cautious and monitor weather updates closely.",
  "summary": "New Delhi: Heavy rains lashed Delhi and several parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) on Friday, September 4, bringing traffic to a crawl, waterlogging key stretches and disrupting Janmashtami celebrations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the national capital, warning of intense rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. Dark clouds…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}