The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Delhi during the Aug 24–25, 2026 heavy-rain episode. Heavy monsoon showers produced widespread waterlogging across many parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region, and disrupted flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Local authorities in Gurugram advised corporate offices, schools and some institutions to allow work from home.

Multiple reports cite severe waterlogging across several areas of Delhi and the wider National Capital Region, with examples referenced including Connaught Place, AIIMS, ITO, Janakpuri and Sangam Vihar, as well as parts of Gurugram.

News reports indicate that flight operations at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were disrupted during the heavy-rain episode. Different sources report varied counts for cancellations, diversions and delays—examples include reports of 26 cancellations and 15 diversions, and a separate report that cited about 15 diversions and that over 200 flights were affected or delayed.

Following the heavy rainfall, Gurugram district authorities advised corporate offices, schools and some institutions to allow work from home.

Counts of cancelled, diverted and delayed flights vary across reports. The draft requires human editorial review to verify exact figures, confirm alert details with IMD records if needed, and to prepare final public attribution for each claim.