Is it raining in Delhi today? Morning storms leave waterlogging; October 13–14 forecast
Is it raining in Delhi today? Heavy rain and thunderstorms swept through parts of Delhi-NCR early on Monday, October 12, 2026, but a late-morning weather check showed hazy sunshine in New Delhi—not continuing rain at that location. Conditions can differ across the region. For anyone heading out, the immediate concern is water left on roads after the storm, rather than an assumption that the morning downpour is still underway.
What happened in Delhi-NCR this morning?
The storm brought rain to Delhi and neighbouring areas, including Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad. The Indian Express reported, citing India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, that Safdarjung recorded 40 mm of rain by 5:30 a.m., while the Delhi airport area recorded 30 mm. Rain was reported in R K Puram, around Kartavya Path and in parts of central, southeast and west Delhi.
The IMD issued a red alert for the early-morning storm, warning of intense rain, lightning and winds gusting up to 60 km/h. That warning was valid until 9 a.m. on October 12; it should not be read as a day-long alert. Reports also described waterlogging in several areas, including near Jhandewalan Temple in Karol Bagh.
Delhi-NCR traffic after rain: what should commuters expect?
Waterlogged stretches can slow vehicles even after the rain stops. Allow extra time where roads are still wet or drainage is poor, and check a live traffic map or current traffic-police updates before choosing a route. A report of waterlogging in one neighbourhood does not establish that every major road is blocked; no region-wide list of current closures or journey times has been verified for this update.
Drivers should avoid entering standing water when its depth is unclear. People travelling on foot should take care around submerged kerbs and road edges. If another thunderstorm develops in their area, commuters should respond to the latest local warning rather than rely on the early-morning alert.
Delhi rain forecast for October 13 and 14
The IMD’s Delhi city forecast lists partly cloudy skies for Tuesday, October 13, and Wednesday, October 14, with no warning shown for either day. Its Safdarjung forecast puts Tuesday’s high near 33°C and low near 24°C; Wednesday’s high is near 34°C, with a low near 24°C. The Indian Express reported the IMD’s broader forecast ranges as 32–34°C for October 13 and 33–35°C for October 14, with minimum temperatures generally between 23°C and 25°C.
For planning, that means the cooler feel during Monday’s rain is not expected to last through the next two afternoons. The city forecast does not show a repeat of the morning storm on October 13 or 14, but forecasts can change and showers can be localised. Check the latest IMD update before a time-sensitive trip, especially if clouds build near your destination.
