Delhi Commuters Struggle Amid Heavy Rains and Traffic Chaos

As of October 7, 2025, Delhi has been grappling with the impact of heavy rains and a western disturbance that has swept through the city. According to the India Meteorological Department, visibility at Palam Airport fell drastically from 6,000 meters at 1:30 pm to just 1,200 meters by 5 pm.

The persistent rainfall has also led to severe waterlogging and traffic congestion across several parts of the city. Key arterial stretches were choked, with long queues of vehicles reported from areas like Arya Samaj Road, Bara Tooti Chowk, and Connaught Place. Commuters took to social media to flag the situation and appeal for immediate intervention from traffic authorities.

The change in weather has also caused a sharp dip in temperatures. The city's maximum temperature settled at 29.8°C, a significant 4.4 degrees below normal. This is a sharp drop from the previous Sunday's high of 36°C. The minimum temperature also dipped to 21°C, 1.3 degrees below normal.

With intermittent showers continuing through the day, traffic police have deployed additional personnel at key choke points to regulate movement. Commuters, meanwhile, continue to share updates of the rain-induced gridlock, urging authorities to improve drainage and manage traffic more effectively.