Relentless monsoon rain continued to lash Delhi-NCR for the second consecutive day on Thursday, causing widespread waterlogging, massive traffic congestion and the collapse of large trees across several parts of the national capital. One of the worst-hit areas was East of Kailash, where giant trees crashed onto roads and parked vehicles, disrupting traffic and raising concerns over public safety.
According to the Delhi Fire Service, two separate incidents of tree collapse were reported on Raja Dhir Singh Marg in East of Kailash during the early hours of Thursday. One of the trees fell near the ISKCON Temple, blocking a key road and forcing emergency teams to clear the debris. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in either incident, although traffic movement remained affected for several hours. The latest collapse came just a day after another large tree damaged parked vehicles in the same locality during heavy rain and strong winds.
The heavy downpour left several major roads submerged, with knee-deep water reported in many areas of Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad. Commuters faced long traffic jams during the morning rush hour as vehicles crawled through flooded stretches. Authorities urged people to avoid unnecessary travel and remain cautious while driving in low-lying areas.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi, warning of more heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds. Officials said the intense rainfall was likely to continue through the day, increasing the risk of waterlogging, reduced visibility and disruption to transport services. Several flights and train services also experienced delays due to the adverse weather conditions.
Emergency response teams, civic agencies and traffic police were deployed across the city to pump out water, remove fallen trees and regulate traffic. In neighbouring Gurugram, police advised companies to allow employees to work from home wherever possible to reduce congestion on the roads.
The ongoing spell of heavy rain has once again exposed Delhi-NCR's recurring drainage and infrastructure challenges during the monsoon season. With more showers forecast over the coming days, authorities have appealed to residents to stay updated on weather advisories and avoid waterlogged routes until conditions improve.
