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Heavy Rain Brings Flooding and Flight Delays in Delhi

Intense rain hit Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region on Tuesday morning, causing widespread water accumulation on streets.

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Key Points

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Water collected on low‑lying roads, leading to flooding and traffic jams.

A red weather warning indicates a high risk of severe rain and lightning.

Airlines cancelled 26 flights, diverted 15, and delayed over 390 flights.

Rainfall totals were 20‑50% higher than the seasonal average at several stations.

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The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for multiple districts, warning of heavy to extremely heavy showers and thunderstorms.

Traffic slowed dramatically during the rush hour, and several flights were cancelled, diverted, or delayed because of the weather.

Rainfall measurements showed the city received well above the normal amount for this time of year.

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8 words

waterlogging

when water stays on the ground and makes it soggy

thunderstorms

large storm clouds that produce lightning, thunder, and heavy rain

gusty

wind that blows strongly in short bursts

cumulative

adding up over time

monsoon

a season characterized by heavy rainfall in certain regions

disturbance

a change in the atmosphere that can cause weather events like rain

tropospheric

relating to the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather occurs

trough

a stretched-out area of low pressure in the atmosphere that can bring clouds and rain

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