Delhi Tree Fall and Wall Collapse Kill Three; Heavy Rain Causes Waterlogging and Traffic Disruptions
Key Takeaways
- Heavy rain in Delhi caused fatal tree fall in Kalkaji and wall collapse.
- Delhi experienced severe waterlogging and traffic jams due to heavy rainfall; orange alerts issued.
- Yamuna River in Delhi nears warning level at 204.43m due to heavy rainfall.
- Fire broke out at AIIMS Delhi's Mother and Child block; firefighting ongoing, no casualties reported.
- Delhi's 79th Independence Day featured medicinal farmers and rescued bonded workers as special guests.
Top Stories
Heavy rain causes fatal tree fall and wall collapse in Delhi on August 14
On August 14, 2025, a tree fell on a motorcycle in Kalkaji, killing Sudhir Kumar and injuring his daughter Priya. Later, a wall collapse in Basant Nagar killed two boys, highlighting severe weather dangers in Delhi.
Heavy rain triggers waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and orange alerts in Delhi on August 14
On August 14, 2025, Delhi experienced heavy rainfall causing severe waterlogging and traffic jams, with IMD issuing orange alerts. Key areas like Safdarjung and Aya Nagar recorded significant rainfall, impacting urban mobility.
Yamuna River approaches danger level amid heavy rains in Delhi on August 14
On August 14, 2025, the Yamuna River in Delhi reached 204.43m near the warning level due to heavy rainfall upstream, with authorities monitoring water discharge from Hathnikund Barrage.
Fire breaks out at AIIMS Delhi Mother and Child block on August 14
On August 14, 2025, a fire erupted at AIIMS Delhi's Mother and Child block around 5:15 PM; firefighting efforts are ongoing with no casualties reported.
79th Independence Day in Delhi features medicinal farmers and cultural events
On August 15, 2025, Delhi hosted the 79th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, inviting 150 medicinal farmers and 10 rescued bonded workers as special guests, alongside cultural heritage walks and festivities.
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Delhi faces stray dog issues with new policies, SC directives, and public debates
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Monkey spotted inside Delhi Metro train during stray dog policy debates
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Civic Updates
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Development Updates
Delhi CM empowers department heads with enhanced financial powers to boost governance
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Sports News
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Traffic Alert
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Weather Watch
Delhi records humid day with moderate air quality on August 13
On August 13, 2025, New Delhi experienced a humid day with temperatures up to 35°C and an AQI rising to 120, indicating moderate air quality.