Updated: August 14, 2025 3:15 PM IST 
New Delhi: Heavy rains lashed Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and other parts of National Capital on Thursday morning, breaking a spell of muggy weather and bringing much-needed relief to residents. Several places in Delhi-NCR reported waterlogging. However, the downpour also brought cooler temperatures, offering a welcome respite from the persistent humidity of recent days. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the national capital. Delhi’s current temperature remains 27 degree celsius. According to IMD, the minimum temperature will remain from 24-26 degree celsius to maximum 32-34 degree-celsius for today. Traffic in Delhi’s Paharganj area is expected to be disrupted on Thursday afternoon due to Janmashtami and Tazia processions, according to a traffic advisory issued by Delhi Police on Wednesday.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected districts on August 14. 2025. “Around 25 lakh people have been affected in 10 districts by the floods with several rivers in spate due to torrential rains,” officials said.
“Cloudbursts and flash floods in several districts of Himachal Pradesh caused massive destruction, with 396 roads closed for traffic, houses damaged, vehicles washed away and some panchayats in Shimla cut off. No loss of life has been reported,” officials said.
Monsoon activity is set to intensify on Thursday (August 14, 2025), including a spell of moderate to intense rainfall mainly over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, North Madhya Pradesh, West Uttar Pradesh, driven by a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Heavy rains lashed Vijayawada, leaving several areas waterlogged, and a 51-year-old man died after he accidentally fell into an underground drainage, the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation said.
“Massive cloud burst in Chositi area, which could result in substantial casualty. Administration has immediately swung into action, rescue team has left for the site. Damage evaluation and necessary rescue and medical management arrangements are being made. My office is receiving regular updates, all possible assistance will be provided,” Jitendra Singh posted on X.
A massive cloudburst struck Chishoti village in the Padder sub-division of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday, sparking panic among locals.
Areas including Lajpat Nagar, RK Puram, Lodhi Road, and the Delhi-Haryana border witnessed intense showers.
Continuous heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has caused damage across several parts of Himachal Pradesh, with no signs of immediate relief. Education Minister Rohit Thakur says, “The damage is occurring at multiple locations due to ongoing rain. Even last night, significant losses occurred, though they were mostly related to infrastructure.”
The India Meteorological Department issues an ‘orange’ alert for the city and warns of more rain in the coming hours. The rain led to waterlogging in several parts of the national capital and slowed traffic, inconveniencing commuters during the morning rush hour.
A bike rider allegedly died, and another four-wheeler was crushed after a tree fell due to heavy rainfall in south Delhi’s Kalkaji area.
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