Heavy Rains Disrupt Delhi-NCR; 15 Flights Diverted Amid Waterlogging

Severe rainfall across the Delhi-NCR region on August 24, 2026, caused widespread waterlogging and traffic chaos, leading to the diversion of 15 flights from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.

The downpour crippled major arterial roads, with the Gurugram administration issuing a work-from-home advisory for offices and moving schools to online classes to manage the infrastructure failure.

Meteorological experts attribute the erratic weather to a combination of high heat and humidity, with the city's drainage systems struggling to cope with the sudden, intense volume of water.