Heavy Rain Triggers Waterlogging and Traffic Snarls Across Noida and Delhi-NCR
Heavy monsoon rainfall since Wednesday night has brought Noida and the wider Delhi-NCR region to a standstill, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls, and fallen trees. The severe weather has disrupted daily life across the locality, with Noida, Ghaziabad, MB Road, NH-24, and Burari emerging as some of the worst-hit areas.
The heavy downpour also led to a fatal infrastructure collapse in Rohini, where a four-storey building under construction gave way. The collapse killed three people. In the aftermath of the incident, rescue operations continued as emergency authorities worked to clear flooded roads and monitor affected locations.
This intense rainfall is part of a broader active monsoon phase across India, which has triggered widespread flooding, waterlogging, and transport disruptions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and local rescue authorities have been actively monitoring the situation in several affected states.
In addition to the impact in Delhi-NCR, other regions have experienced severe weather. Mumbai recently saw a temporary reprieve with a largely rain-free morning after days of relentless showers that had caused waterlogging, uprooted trees, and delayed suburban train services.
Further south, the southwest monsoon intensified across Karnataka, where overflowing rivers submerged farmland in Belagavi and reservoir inflows increased at the KRS and Hemavati dams. In Surat, continuous rainfall submerged roads and entered homes and markets, requiring the rescue of thousands of residents.
Meanwhile, heavy rains in Kerala left six people dead, prompting the IMD to issue orange alerts for Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad. In Pune, severe waterlogging and landslides closed several roads and bridges, and a massive garbage mound collapsed onto an administrative building in the Moshi area, trapping around 20 people.
As the IMD forecasts more rain across several states in the coming days, local authorities in Noida and the surrounding Delhi-NCR remain on alert. Emergency teams continue to work on clearing waterlogged streets and managing traffic to restore normal operations across the region.
