Delhi Weather Live: Highlights

Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds battered the Delhi-NCR early Friday, causing widespread waterlogging, uprooting trees, snapping power lines, and severely disrupting traffic and flight operations. The downpour also claimed four lives in a house collapse incident in Najafgarh, prompting chief minister Rekha Gupta to issue an urgent call for infrastructural overhaul across the city.

At least four members of a family were killed and one person injured after a tree fell on a tubewell room built on farmland in Kharkhari Canal village, Dwarka, on Friday morning amid strong winds and heavy rain.

"After record unseasonal rainfall triggered water stagnation at multiple spots, Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma visited affected areas from 5:30 am, including Minto Bridge. “All four pumps were working, and the operator was alert,” he tweeted. Verma found a burst pipe and ordered immediate repairs. He assured that PWD, MCD, DJB, NDMC, and IFC are continuously cleaning drains in preparation for monsoon."

4 people were killed and one injured after a tree fell on a tubewell room built on the farm in Kharkhari Canal village in Dwarka, due to strong winds. The deceased are identified as 26-year-old Jyoti and her three children. Her husband, Ajay, has sustained minor injuries.

Heavy rainfall hit several parts of Delhi early Friday, leading to waterlogging and traffic disruptions across the city. According to officials, flight operations at the Delhi Airport have been affected due to the adverse weather conditions.

In an advisory posted on X, the Delhi Airport stated, "Due to thunderstorms and bad weather in Delhi, some flights have been impacted. Our ground staff is working closely with all stakeholders to maintain a smooth passenger experience. Travelers are advised to check with their respective airlines for the latest updates."

Visuals from Khanpur showed vehicles struggling through knee-deep water, while other areas reported strong winds accompanying the downpour.

At DDU Marg, a commuter named Mukesh told ANI he was stuck in traffic since 5 a.m. while trying to reach his office in Laxmi Nagar. “The rain has cooled things down, but it’s delayed my travel. There was an accident here and traffic is badly affected,” he said. He added that Connaught Place flyover had waterlogging.

"Please be informed that no structural damage has been reported at Terminal 3. The airport is operating as normal, with some impact on flight operations due to adverse weather conditions. All stakeholders are working together to ensure a seamless and efficient passenger"- Delhi airport

According to tv reports, around 40 flights were diverted and over 100 faced delays.

Thunderstorms and high winds disrupted flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) and Air India confirmed delays and diversions, with teams working to minimise passenger inconvenience.

The IMD issued a yellow alert for Delhi, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds for the next three days. A fresh western disturbance is likely to bring additional rain and thunderstorms across north India from May 2.

Delhi-NCR witnessed heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and squally winds reaching up to 80 kmph, as predicted by the IMD. The sudden weather change brought respite from the ongoing heatwave.