Torrential rains on May 2 brought parts of Delhi-NCR to a standstill, flooding Gurgaon streets, delaying flights, and prompting the IMD to issue a red alert.
May 2, 2025 | A video showing waterlogged roads in Gurgaon went viral Friday morning as heavy rainfall and thunderstorms battered Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), turning the commute into a nightmare and prompting social media users to dub the city a “water park”.
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The clip surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) shortly after the downpour began, with residents posting images and videos of submerged roads, stalled vehicles, and traffic gridlocks across the region.
Few hours of rain and Gurgaon turns into a waterpark. Wonder why they don’t charge GST on it. pic.twitter.com/3dhXFCF24Q
— Rants&Roasts (@Sydusm) May 2, 2025
🚨 Red Alert Issued by IMD
While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier issued a yellow alert, it was upgraded to a red alert around 5:30 am, warning of:
- Severe thunderstorm
- Heavy rain
- Gusty winds at 70–80 km/h
The alert remains in effect till late Friday morning and may extend if conditions persist.
🛫 Flights Disrupted at IGI Airport
At Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, adverse weather caused significant disruptions:
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- Over 100 flights delayed
- Three flights diverted (One to Ahmedabad, two to Jaipur)
- Cancellations included SpiceJet’s Leh-Delhi and IndiGo’s Leh and Srinagar services
“The adverse weather conditions in the city led to delays in both arriving and departing flights,” said an airport official.
💥 Tragic Casualties in Dwarka
Four people, including a woman and three children, were killed and one person injured when a tree collapsed onto a tubewell room during the storm in Kharkhari village, Dwarka. Officials confirmed the deaths were caused by the combination of high-speed winds and rain-triggered treefall.
🛑 Waterlogging Woes
Reports of severe waterlogging emerged from:
- Lajpat Nagar
- Dwarka Underpass
- Minto Road
- Khanpur
- DND Flyway
A viral user captioned the situation in Gurgaon:
“Gurgaon is not a city today. It’s a literal water park.”
📢 Safety Advisory
The IMD and civic authorities urge residents to:
- Stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel
- Keep away from trees, power lines, and waterlogged areas
- Unplug appliances during storms
- Check flight status before heading to the airport
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