New Delhi

The Delhi-NCR region experienced traffic congestion as several trees were uprooted and vehicles broke down due to heavy waterlogging following a rainstorm earlier today.

Places like Gurgaon, Delhi Airport, and Minto Road have been severely inundated, resulting in significant inconvenience for the public. This abrupt shift in weather conditions has left individuals facing considerable challenges.

Earlier today, heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi in the early hours, resulting in waterlogging and traffic disruptions in many areas of the national capital.

Due to inclement weather conditions, some flights have been impacted at Delhi Airport, officials said.

'Due to inclement weather conditions and thunderstorms in Delhi, some flights have been impacted at Delhi Airport. Our on-ground teams work diligently with all stakeholders to ensure a seamless and efficient passenger experience. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information," Delhi Airport said in an earlier advisory posted on X.

The India Meteorological Department has put out an alert, informing that severe weather is going on over Delhi NCR and urging the residents to ensure their safety.

According to the advisory, stay indoors and avoid travel if possible. Seek shelter in a safe location and avoid taking refuge under trees or near concrete floors and walls. Unplug electrical and electronic appliances to prevent damage or injury, immediately move out of water bodies, and avoid objects that conduct electricity.

Earlier, IMD predicted that isolated to scattered rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds reaching 40-60 Kmph may be witnessed from May 1 to May 6 over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

The forecast indicates scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds (40-60 kmph), across Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand from May 1 to May 6, 2025.

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Additionally, isolated hailstorms are very likely in Uttarakhand on May 1 and 3, with thundersquall winds (50-60 kmph) expected on May 3.