Flooding due to excessive rain in various parts of Delhi
Delhi witnessed significant waterlogging in several key areas on August 12, 2025, following heavy rainfall. The affected zones included low-lying and traffic-prone areas such as Minto Bridge, Vijay Chowk, Moti Bagh flyover, Nizamuddin flyover, Rao Tularam Marg, Rafi Marg, and parts of the city like Vasant Kunj, Connaught Place, and RK Puram. This resulted in traffic disruptions and slow vehicular movement, with vehicles struggling to navigate flooded stretches like Rao Tularam Marg.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted maximum temperatures around 34°C with continuing rain and thunderstorms expected over the subsequent days. Looking ahead, the IMD's forecast indicates that Delhi will experience mostly cloudy skies with occasional light to moderate showers following August 12. August 13 and 14 are expected to have partial sunshine with some cloud cover, and rain is anticipated to return strongly starting August 15 afternoon, continuing intermittently through the weekend and the start of the next week.
Meanwhile, in Himachal Pradesh, the monsoon season has taken a heavy toll. As of August 12, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) reports over ₹2,007 crore in cumulative losses due to the monsoon season. Tragically, 1,611 cattle and 25,755 poultry birds have died, and 229 people have lost their lives, including 119 in rain-related incidents and 110 in road accidents. Housing losses include 916 fully damaged houses and 27,366 partially damaged houses.
Restoration work is ongoing in Himachal Pradesh, but progress is slow due to repeated landslides, road blockages, and continued heavy rainfall. The SDMA has warned of heightened risks in vulnerable zones and urged the public to follow safety advisories.
In terms of infrastructure, the total damage to Jal Shakti water schemes in Himachal Pradesh is ₹68,299.78 lakh, and the power supply infrastructure damage is ₹13,946.69 lakh. Additional damage was reported to health, education, rural and urban development, and animal husbandry departments, totaling thousands of lakhs. Furthermore, a total of 627 cow sheds and 951 labor sheds/huts were destroyed.
As the monsoon season continues, authorities in both Delhi and Himachal Pradesh are urging caution and urging residents to follow safety advisories to minimise the impact of the ongoing rains.
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