Delhi recorded its wettest first week of August in fifteen years. This heavy rainfall pushed the city's total to 127 mm for the period. Multiple weather systems combined to cause this significant and widespread downpour. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the national capital. Persistent rain kept temperatures well below normal across Delhi-NCR.

Delhi faces heavy rainfall on August 5, 2026, causing waterlogging and traffic congestion in multiple areas.

Wednesday's showers caused widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across Delhi. Commuters experienced long delays and submerged roads in many city areas. Several key…