# Delhi records wettest August first week in 16 years 2026-08-08T05:41:17+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Delhi recorded 127 mm of rain in the first week of August, the wettest such period in 16 years, the India Meteorological Department said. Heavy rain on Friday dumped up to 147.5 mm in Pushp Vihar and 131 mm in Chhatarpur, flooding major roads and underpasses. Commuters reported 20-minute trips stretching to over an hour as water entered homes and hospitals. Business Today reports two people died in a building collapse in Gurugram. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for more rain on Saturday, with the capital's August rainfall already at 90% of its monthly normal. Residents blamed clogged drains and poor infrastructure despite authorities claiming improvements. The lieutenant governor said waterlogged spots citywide dropped from 194 in 2024 to 65 this year. However, areas like Sadar Bazar and Sangam Vihar faced severe flooding again. The PWD said some inundation was due to ongoing drainage work, but for stranded commuters, the cause made little difference. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - businesstoday.in Tags: Delhi monsoon, IMD yellow alert, infrastructure, traffic disruptions, Waterlogging Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-sees-wettest-august-start-in-16-years-roads-go-under-water/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-sees-wettest-august-start-in-16-years-roads-go-under-water/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.