Delhi Weather Today: Trees Uprooted, Roads Waterlogged Amid Monsoon Fury, IMD Sounds Orange Alert

Last Updated:July 10, 2026, 09:29 IST

Delhi Weather Today: Waterlogging was reported in Vikas Marg, East Delhi, Sangam Vihar, New Delhi Railway Station area, Munirka, Sadar Bazar, Alipur, Burari, Badarpur and Dwarka.

Delhi is likely to see another spell of rain on Friday, July 10, a day after heavy downpours flooded roads, uprooted trees and disrupted traffic across the capital. The rain, however, also brought a rare relief as the city recorded its cleanest air in nearly three years. The IMD has also issued an Orange alert for the national capital and adjoining areas for today, Friday.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Delhi today weather forecast suggests light to moderate rain in many places, with moderate showers possible in isolated areas. Occasional thunderstorms are also expected, particularly during the morning and forenoon.

The weather in Delhi is expected to remain generally cloudy throughout the day. The maximum temperature is likely to stay between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum could range from 24 to 26 degrees Celsius.

Weather Today Delhi: Rain And Thunderstorms Expected 

Those checking the today-weather Delhi forecast should prepare for more showers and possible disruptions.

Easterly winds are likely to blow at 5-10 kmph during the morning before strengthening to 10-15 kmph in the afternoon. By evening, the winds are expected to turn southwesterly and continue at speeds of 10-15 kmph.

The IMD has warned that Friday’s rain and strong winds could lead to minor traffic disruptions, a higher risk of road accidents, power outages and partial damage to vulnerable structures.

Residents have been advised to check traffic conditions before leaving home and follow official advisories issued during the day.

Weather Today Delhi: Heavy Rain Leaves Roads Flooded, Traffic Crawling

Thursday’s downpour was among the heaviest spells recorded in Delhi this monsoon season. Tukhmirpur in northeast Delhi’s Khajuri recorded the highest rainfall at 160 mm.

Mayur Vihar received 103 mm, Delhi University 90 mm and Mehrauli 86 mm. Pusa and the Lodhi Road AWS recorded 83 mm each, while Safdarjung, Delhi’s main weather station, logged 72.6 mm in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am.

The heavy rain caused widespread waterlogging and traffic jams across the capital. Authorities received 68 complaints of waterlogging during the day. Of these, the Public Works Department received 40, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi 16 and the New Delhi Municipal Council 12.

Waterlogging was reported in Vikas Marg, East Delhi, Sangam Vihar, the New Delhi Railway Station area, Munirka, Sadar Bazar, Alipur, Burari, Badarpur and Dwarka, among other locations.

Several trucks and cars were partially submerged in Alipur. Traffic was also hit at ITO, Rohtak Road, Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, NH-48, Ring Road, Punjabi Bagh and Shadipur.

Trees Uprooted, Power Outages Reported Across Delhi

The Delhi Fire Service received reports of trees falling at several locations following the heavy rain.

Two trees fell on Raja Dhir Singh Marg in East of Kailash, while separate incidents were reported on Guru Ravidas Marg in the Kalkaji-Govindpuri area and Dhingra Marg. A large tree also fell on a parked car in Ranjeet Nagar.

Meanwhile, the NDMC received 26 complaints related to power outages across areas under its jurisdiction.

Weather New Delhi: Rain Brings Cleanest Air In Nearly Three Years

Despite the widespread disruption, the rain brought a major improvement in Delhi’s air quality.

The capital recorded a 24-hour average Air Quality Index of 48 on Thursday, placing it in the “good" category. This was Delhi’s cleanest air since September 10, 2023, when the AQI had stood at 45.

The downpour also led to a sharp fall in temperatures. Safdarjung recorded a maximum temperature of 29.2 degrees Celsius, which was 7.4 degrees below normal. The minimum settled at 24.3 degrees Celsius.

Palam recorded a minimum temperature of 22.6 degrees Celsius, while the Ridge station logged 21.3 degrees Celsius overnight.

Weather Today: Will It Rain In Delhi This Weekend?

According to the IMD’s seven-day forecast, Delhi could see very light to light rain on Saturday, July 11, along with thunderstorms and lightning during the forenoon and afternoon.

Temperatures, however, are expected to rise, with the maximum likely to remain between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius.

Rainfall is expected to ease significantly from Sunday, July 12. Generally cloudy to partly cloudy skies are forecast through Monday and Tuesday, July 13 and 14, while maximum temperatures could climb back to between 36 and 38 degrees Celsius.

Weather experts have linked the persistent rain over the past two days to the seasonal monsoon trough shifting northwards from central India towards the Himalayan foothills.

Delhi is likely to continue receiving widespread rainfall until the weather system moves further north. Drier conditions are expected from July 12 onwards.

About the Author

Anushka Vats

Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom. She covers both national and international news. For more stories, you can ...Read More

News india Delhi Weather Today: Trees Uprooted, Roads Waterlogged Amid Monsoon Fury, IMD Sounds Orange Alert

Read More