Overview

• The IMD issued a red alert for moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms across Delhi-NCR on August 9.
• Torrential downpours flooded roads and underpasses in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram, triggering severe traffic jams and stranding commuters.
• Indira Gandhi International Airport reported widespread flight delays but confirmed no diversions despite adverse weather.
• A wall collapse in Jaitpur during the downpour claimed eight lives and underscored infrastructure vulnerabilities.
• Continuous rain on Raksha Bandhan dampened festivities, keeping markets and shoppers at bay.