Traffic Police Flag 26 Waterlogging Spots in Delhi After Heavy Rain
The Delhi Traffic Police has identified 26 locations across the capital where waterlogging persisted for more than an hour following downpours on August 24, directing civic agencies to take urgent action to prevent future flooding. Commuters experienced severe disruption along critical corridors in south Delhi, particularly on stretches of the Ring Road connecting Sarai Kale Khan and Lajpat Nagar via Ashram Chowk, South Extension, and Safdarjung Hospital.
According to the India Meteorological Department, Delhi received an average of 34.6mm of rainfall until late afternoon on August 24. While the rain largely stopped around 3pm, the resulting waterlogging caused extensive traffic snarls that lasted well into the evening. In certain parts of south Delhi, floodwater took up to five hours to recede completely.
Major traffic jams were also reported around Dhaula Kuan and along several stretches of the Ring Road and Outer Ring Road. The traffic police noted in an August 25 report sent to all civic authorities that vehicle movement was severely impacted at 26 specific locations across south, central, and west Delhi.
The traffic police report highlighted that several of these recurring waterlogging spots had previously experienced flooding in 2024, 2025, or the current year. In response, authorities instructed the Public Works Department, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, New Delhi Municipal Council, Delhi Development Authority, and National Highways Authority of India to immediately execute necessary works on these stretches.
The findings were presented to Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu during a meeting on Tuesday. A senior police officer stated that representatives from all concerned departments attended the review and were directed to focus on resolving issues at the 26 identified locations.
The widespread waterlogging occurred despite statements made in the second week of July by PWD minister Parvesh Verma, who had announced that more than 95% of drains across the capital had already been desilted. Civic agencies did not respond to requests for comment regarding the latest report.
