Delhi-NCR and Mumbai Soaked by Showers, Orange Alert in Effect
Delhi-NCR: Early morning showers in Delhi-NCR on Wednesday led to flooded streets and major traffic delays for commuters. Key locations such as Noida, Press Enclave Road, and areas near Qutub Minar Metro Station experienced especially tough commuting conditions due to waterlogged streets. #WATCH | Traffic snarls at ITO amid heavy rain in the national capital of Delhi pic.twitter.com/uNYyW4U7UM — ANI (@ANI) July 23, 2025 The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed an orange alert on the region, indicating the likelihood of more showers throughout the day. This warning follows another episode of intense rainfall on Tuesday, which had already slowed traffic and caused disruptions in various parts of Delhi. Place Rainfall Recorded Safdarjung 8.8 mm Ridge (North Delhi) 22.4 mm Rajghat 22.2 mm Lodhi Road 14.2 mm Najafgarh 11 mm Pusa 13.5 mm Ayanagar 1.5 mm Palam 0.5 mm As of now, July has brought 136.3 mm of rainfall to Delhi, which remains lower than the typical July average of 209.7 mm. Most of this month’s rainfall has been in the light to moderate range, with heavy downpours yet to occur. Mumbai & Maharashtra Weather Update Heavy monsoon showers continue to drench Mumbai and nearby districts. The IMD has put out an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, and Palghar, warning residents to stay cautious. Persistent waterlogging has led Mumbai Traffic Police to temporarily close the Andheri Subway for public safety. IMD Rain Classifications Type Rainfall in last 24 hours(mm) Light Up to 15.5 mm in 24 hours Moderate 15.6–64.4 mm in 24 hours Heavy More than 64.4 mm in 24 hours