{
  "id": 5760364,
  "title": "Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR, triggers waterlogging, traffic chaos and flight disruptions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/heavy-rain-lashes-delhi-ncr-triggers-waterlogging-traffic-chaos-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-05T09:31:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/heavy-rain-lashes-delhi-ncr-triggers-waterlogging-traffic-chaos-and-flight-disruptions-1.500663948"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, Delhi-NCR experienced heavy rain, causing waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and flight delays, according to reports from September 5, 2026. The rain led to water accumulation in Connaught Place's Outer Circle, prompting authorities to use pumps to remove excess water. Shopkeepers in the area expressed concern as rainwater entered nearby stores. Parts of Greater Noida and Noida also received significant rainfall. Waterlogging was reported at the Gol Chakkar intersection near Mandi House, as well as along major roads in Tughlakabad village, causing delays for commuters and slowing traffic. The intense rainfall throughout the day mirrored a similar spell on the previous day, Friday, September 4, which disrupted Janmashtami celebrations and caught devotees off guard. Strong winds, gusting up to 50 kmph in Safdarjung and between 30-60 kmph at Palam, accompanied the heavy rain on Friday. The region's weather was influenced by multiple atmospheric systems, including a low-pressure area over northwest Madhya Pradesh, the monsoon trough, and other weather patterns. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted a decline in rainfall activity on Sunday, September 6, with only light to very light showers possible at isolated locations.",
  "summary": "Heavy rain batters Delhi-NCR, roads waterlogged in several areas",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Waterlogging In Delhi, Red Alert For Heavy Rain, Flight Delays Expected",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/waterlogging-in-delhi-red-alert-for-heavy-rain-flight-delays-expected",
        "published": "2026-09-05T08:38:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Heavy rainfall triggers another round of waterlogging, Gurgaon residents asked to “avoid non-essential travel”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/heavy-rainfall-triggers-another-round-of-waterlogging-gurgaon",
        "published": "2026-09-05T10:16:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}