According to IMD, the national capital recorded 77 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, the second-highest single-day rainfall for May since 1901. The record remains 119.3 mm, reported on May 20, 2021. The storm caused widespread waterlogging, particularly in low-lying areas, and tragically led to the collapse of a house, resulting in the deaths of a woman and her three children. Flight Chaos at Delhi Airport The heavy rainstorm also triggered major disruptions at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, the country’s busiest. At least three flights were diverted — two to Jaipur and one to Ahmedabad — while over 500 flights were delayed, according to Flightradar24 data. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) issued multiple advisories through the day, acknowledging weather-related delays but confirming that the airport remained fully operational. Airlines including IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet warned passengers of delays and diversions due to air traffic congestion and poor weather visibility. Many advised travellers to use Delhi Metro services instead of road transport due to blockages and waterlogging around the airport.

Delhi Weather Forecast Today: Thunderstorms Here to Stay The IMD has ruled out any heatwave conditions for the next few days, offering relief from the usual May heat. A yellow alert has been issued for thunderstorms today, This means the weather will remain unsettled, with generally cloudy skies, light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds expected to persist through the week. Wind speeds could reach up to 30–40 kmph, with gusts occasionally stronger. The Science Behind the Storm Meteorologists attribute the sudden, intense weather to the merging of three weather systems. These include: An upper-air cyclonic circulation over southwest Rajasthan Another cyclonic system over northeast Rajasthan and adjoining northwest Madhya Pradesh, And strong southeasterly winds converging over Delhi from both the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.