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.

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.

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.