Non-Stop Rain Brings Delhi-NCR to a Standstill

This week, people living in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar barely get a break from the sky’s endless downpour. Weather warnings aren’t just official alerts—they’re the day’s reality. On July 30 alone, Delhi clocked 20.03mm of rain. It doesn’t stop there; forecasters are bracing for 69.52mm on July 31, with gusty winds reaching up to 23.4 km/h. If that sounds like typical monsoon drama, think again. Visibility’s down to around 9 km, and with humidity shooting up to 82%, the city feels as sticky as a steam room.

All this rain has done a number on the streets. Low-lying areas in the capital are drowning in water, and roads have turned into skating rinks for cars and bikes. Motorists now factor in delays and waterlogged detours as part of their daily grind. Transport apps show red all over, and traffic jams drag out much longer than usual. It’s not just the ride that’s miserable—drenched commuters slog through workdays, constantly dodging puddles and downpours.

• Daytime temperatures keep swinging between 26.4°C and 31.1°C—warm enough to make you sweat even without the rain.
• People are packing umbrellas, raincoats, and waterproof backpacks, knowing a soggy surprise waits at almost every turn.
• Even public transport isn’t spared—delays, crowded buses, and wet platforms are the daily norm.

Mumbai, Kolkata, and Eastern States Get Soaked

It’s not just North India getting hammered. Mumbai, usually a monsoon veteran, still finds itself reeling as another round of showers flood key arteries. Even with limited official rain data, social media feeds in Mumbai and Kolkata are alive with videos of flooded roads and soaked train passengers clinging to rails for support. Cabs and autos drive up rates as traffic stands still, and flights in and out of these cities face disruptions as the weather takes charge.

Meanwhile, in Bihar and parts of eastern UP, rural and urban centers alike are scrambling. Fields risk flooding, adding to farmers’ worries just when crops are hitting vulnerable growth stages. City neighborhoods have set up makeshift barricades to keep water out. Local officials are on constant alert, ready for emergency calls about stranded residents or power outages.

The forecast isn’t letting up. Delhi’s monsoon will rage on, with moderate rain hanging around for August 1, a brief break with partly cloudy skies on August 2, and another strong spell by August 4. Meteorologists say this is the heavy rain event that marks one of the wettest Augusts in recent memory. Residents across northern and eastern India are bracing themselves—umbrellas up, boots on, and patience in short supply.