Delhi floods again with the first major spell of monsoonal rain

While they brought relief, the rains revived the age-old concern about Delhi’s infrastructure shortcomings when it comes to storm water drainage

July 8 and 9 saw the first major spell of rainfall as the southwest monsoon advanced.Photo: Vikas Choudhary/CSE

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09 Jul 2026, 10:52 am

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Delhi and the National Capital Region flooded again after the first major spell of monsoon rains in the region on July 8 and 9.

As these photos show, the national capital flooded...again.Photo: Vikas Choudhary/CSE

As these photos show, commuters braved flooded stretches, with heavy showers offering respite from the heat while disrupting transport and daily routines.

It is a familiar sight every monsoon and a question that has not yet been answered: Why is the capital of the country not able to tackle storm water drainage?Photo: Vikas Choudhary/CSE

The rains may have brought relief but again revived the age-old question: Why does the national capital flood even as the slightest spell of rainfall?

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