Delhi-NCR faced another day of traffic disruptions on Saturday as heavy rain left several roads waterloggedNH-48, Dwarka and the area around IGI Airport T3 were among the worst affected, while traffic diversions were also in place across Lutyens’ Delhi due to the BRICS Summit motorcade rehearsalCommuters should check the Delhi and Gurugram police advisories before starting their journey.
Published: September 5, 2026, 7:02 PM IST
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After the IMD forecast heavy rain and strong winds, several parts of Delhi-NCR have been witnessing intermittent showers since Saturday morningRepresentational Image
Several parts of Delhi-NCR were waterlogged after heavy rain continued from Saturday morning, affecting traffic across major roads and highwaysWaterlogging in several areas led to major disruptions, while the Meteorological Department had already predicted heavy rain in different parts of the city.
After the IMD forecast heavy rain and strong winds, several parts of Delhi-NCR have been witnessing intermittent showers since Saturday morningThe persistent rain has left many areas heavily waterlogged.
Traffic woes in Delhi-NCR have been compounded by a motorcade rehearsal for the upcoming BRICS Summit, scheduled in the capital from 10 am to 4 pm on SaturdayWith waterlogged roads and VIP movement adding to the disruption, the Delhi Traffic Police and Gurugram Police have diverted traffic along several key routes and issued advisories.
NH 48 and Gurugram-Delhi route badly affected
Heavy waterlogging near Shiv Murti has caused major traffic congestion on the Gurugram-Delhi laneIn an advisory, the Gurugram Traffic Police asked motorists to take a U-turn at IFFCO Chowk and use MG Road or the Aya Nagar border to enter DelhiAirport-bound passengers have also been advised to choose alternate routes.
Dwarka and Dwarka Expressway in a bad state
Continuous rainfall has caused waterlogging on Road No210 from Rotary Chowk towards DJB Chowk and Omaxe, the Delhi Traffic Police saidCommuters have been asked to avoid the affected stretch and use Road No224 insteadWater has also accumulated in some of the lower underpasses on the Dwarka Expressway.
Impact on approach road and flights
Heavy rain and waterlogging have affected several areas around Indira Gandhi International Airport, including Terminal 3, the forecourt and the underpass linking Mahipalpur, Mehrauli and Vasant KunjSome flights have reportedly been diverted to Jaipur and Lucknow due to the weather conditionsAirport-bound passengers have been advised to take the Airport Express Line and start their journey well in advance.
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Traffic disrupted on Mathura Road due to falling of tree
Due to torrential rains, a large tree fell near Apollo Hospital on Mathura Road, disrupting trafficTraffic police are working to clear the road by removing the tree, but traffic remains heavyMeanwhile, commuters have been advised to use MB Road due to a fallen tree at the Malviya Nagar Metro station and Badarpur.
Route diversion in Lutyens’ Delhi and Central Delhi
Several low-lying parts of Central Delhi, including Connaught Place, Baba Kharag Singh Marg, ITO, Kamla Nagar and Sadar Bazaar, are facing waterloggingAt the same time, the BRICS Summit carcade rehearsal has led to traffic diversions and restrictions on major roads, including Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Akbar Road, Rajesh Pilot Marg and Subramaniam Bharti MargTraffic movement is also being regulated on Shanti Path, Africa Avenue Road and Zakir Hussain Marg.
