Delhi's September splash, weather takes a dramatic turn!

Residents of Delhi-NCR experienced a sudden spell of heavy rain on Tuesday, providing much-needed relief from the humid conditions, but also causing waterlogging and traffic snarls across the capital region. The downpour led to airlines issuing travel advisories, with IndiGo reporting temporary disruptions to flight schedules.

🌧️Travel Advisory

☔🛫 Persistent rainfall and thunderstorms are currently affecting #Delhi, leading to possible delays in flight operations.

Our teams are closely monitoring the situation to ensure your journey resumes as soon as conditions improve.

If you're travelling…

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) September 30, 2025

In North-East Delhi, rain isn’t a blessing anymore, it’s a curse. 🌧️ #DelhiRains

Every drop means dirty sewer water entering our cars & scooty engines. Families spend thousands on repairs, yet no one asks – why should citizens pay for govt failure? Why no system that GST refund… pic.twitter.com/3OLhjzkRLu

— Vinayak Bansal (@Vinayak83480635) September 30, 2025

What caused the sudden spell?

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the heavy rainfall is attributed to a complex interplay of weather systems active over western and northern India. A well-marked low-pressure area over the Gulf of Kutch has formed a trough extending eastward to southeast Uttar Pradesh, bringing unsettled weather. Another trough runs toward northwest Rajasthan, transporting abundant moisture into northern India. Moist air from the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal converges over the Indo-Gangetic plains, fueling the sudden rainfall.

#WATCH | Delhi | Heavily waterlogged Zakhira underpass causes inconvenience to commuters after the city received heavy rainfall today pic.twitter.com/A9nYh1qumA

— ANI (@ANI) September 30, 2025

The heavy rains and festive rush combined to create a double blow for Delhiites, causing traffic jams and disrupting daily commutes. Waterlogging and traffic delays are likely to persist in low-lying urban zones.

The IMD expects intermittent showers in and around Delhi-NCR for the next couple of days, as the low-pressure system continues to influence regional weather.