Heavy rain on Friday causes widespread waterlogging across Delhi and nearby areas, with flooding reported around the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport region. Multiple underpasses and roads, including the Dwarka underpass managed by the Public Works Department (PWD), see severe water accumulation after surrounding areas are overwhelmed. Commuters face flooded stretches and traffic snarls as the worst impacts occur during the downpour.
Outlets also report that the India Meteorological Department issues a red alert for intense rainfall and thunderstorms. Several sources say flight operations at Delhi airport experience disruptions and delays due to the weather. While coverage links the flooding to the period leading up to the upcoming BRICS summit, reporting differs in emphasis: one outlet focuses more on specific infrastructure points and coordination ahead of the summit, while the other highlights broader citywide impacts and the alert status from the weather department.
