Parts of Delhi were left waterlogged after grievous rainfall triggered flooding across several neighborhoods, disrupting everyday life in the national capital. Areas such as ITO, Minto Road, Lajpat Nagar, and Dwarka saw ankle-deep water, leading to traffic snarls during peak office hours. Several vehicles broke down in waterlogged stretches, causing eternal jams. The Delhi Traffic Police issued advisories and urged commuters to avoid flooded routes.
The downpour also hit the power supply and open transport in some areas. Metro services ran but with delays on dependable lines due to water seepage near stations. Residents reported power outages in low parts of East Delhi and South Delhi. Municipal teams were deployed to clear drains and pump out dead water.
In parts of North and Central Delhi, water entered ground-floor houses and shops. The Delhi government said emergency teams and pumps had been deployed, while the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) remained on standby. Schools in affected areas were asked to remain shut as a precaution. Authorities are also closely monitoring the Yamuna, which has been flowing close to the danger mark after continuous rainfall in the capital and catchment areas in Haryana and Uttarakhand.
Any further rise, officials said, could worsen flooding in low-lying neighborhoods along the river. With the monsoon expected to bring more rain in the coming days, authorities have urged residents to stay indoors in case of heavy showers and avoid venturing into waterlogged zones.
Congress party workers staged nationwide demonstrations outside State Election Commission offices, seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision and voter list modifications, facing police action and water cannons in multiple locations. The opposition prepared another notice for an impeachment motion against the CEC, while a plea was filed in the Supreme Court challenging the electoral roll revisions and seeking the reinstatement of the original Form 6. The Election Commission maintained that its ECI NET platform operates with decentralized access and cybersecurity protocols. The broadcast additionally covers women's safety concerns following harassment incidents in Bihar's Jamui, Samastipur, and Banka, alongside student protests in Delhi following assault cases near Kalkaji Mandir and Hindu College. It also examines the investigation into the death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Vakode, where family members began a hunger strike at Azad Maidan alleging institutional discrimination, alongside healthcare guidance on blood pressure monitoring.
Delhi Police have detained right-wing activist Swatantra Bharat Bhardwaj from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, following a viral video and podcast where he claimed to have assaulted Sanjay Kumar, the father of influencer Nishu Azad, during protests at Jantar Mantar.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has announced the appointment of retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra as its first Chief Executive Officer, alongside inducting new trustees Mahesh Bhagchandka, Madan Mohan Pandey, and Dr. Nirmala Yadav, with Swami Govind Dev Giri named General Secretary. Meanwhile, the Bombay High Court ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the death of Disha Salian, citing procedural lapses and unverified postmortem findings in the initial police investigation. In Nepal, search and rescue operations continue following floods that caused over 1,100 casualties in Nuwakot and Rasuwa, with India deploying tunnel rescue specialists, aircraft, and 5.5 tonnes of medical aid, while actor Sonu Sood pledged 15 crore rupees for relief infrastructure. Additionally, Ecosystem Private Limited founders Pratiraj Kumar and Sumit Pawar installed the 'Pawan 3' outdoor air purification device in Delhi's Kirti Nagar under the 'Pollution Ka Solution' initiative to combat PM2.5 and PM10 levels.
Allegations that pellet guns were used against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters during demonstrations over alleged exam paper leaks have intensified the political row, with medical records reportedly confirming pellet injuries and legal experts seeking an inquiry into police crowd-control measures.
Nationwide student protests over the NEET paper leaks and police violence have expanded across Indian cities including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Jodhpur, and Bhopal.
This episode of India First reports on the military escalation between the United States and Iran following strikes on ninety Iranian targets and retaliatory ballistic missiles in Jordan.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will visit Karur on Friday, his first since assuming office, and will hand over job letters to stampede victim families affected by the 2025 stampede and launch a major factory project.
On this Special Report, the focus is on the critical environmental challenges facing India as it enters 2026. The report highlights the growing conflict between political interests and ecological preservation, questioning if clean air and water will remain elusive dreams. It details alarming incidents from late 2025, including a deadly fire at a Goa nightclub built in a no-development zone and severe pollution in Delhi that marred a visit by football legend Lionel Messi. The programme also covers the public outcry over mining in the Aravalli Hills and the subsequent Supreme Court intervention. As the speaker notes, 'India lacks a cohesive and empowered green policy that its politicians adhere to.' The report concludes with a call for a unified political will to tackle climate change and ensure a sustainable future.
On this Special Report, the focus is on the diverse weather patterns across India and the globe as the world counts down to 2026. The reporter highlights the sharp contrasts, stating, 'Delhi NCR... it's been zero visibility conditions for the past few days now.' The programme details the hazardous air quality in the national capital, snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir, and humidity in Mumbai and Chennai. Globally, the report covers the harsh winter in New York, heavy rains in Europe, and summer warmth in Sydney. The broadcast also notes that while Tokyo expects clear skies, London and Madrid are facing wet spells. The reporter concludes with a look at Australia's summer Christmas, marking a warm end to the global weather snapshot.
Speaking to India Today, Congress MP from Telangana, Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, criticizes the 15-day Winter Session of Parliament as insufficient for 543 MPs to voice their concerns. He highlights the opposition's intent to discuss the 'Special Intensive Revision' (SIRR) of voter rolls and the internal security implications of the recent car blast at the Red Fort in Delhi. Reddy also points to urgent climate issues, mentioning floods and landslides affecting states from Himachal Pradesh to Tamil Nadu. He questions the government's willingness to run the House democratically, stating, 'They want to run the house according to their will and wish.'
A leadership crisis is escalating within the Karnataka Congress over a reported two-and-a-half-year power-sharing agreement, intensifying the political standoff between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar. The Congress High Command has summoned both leaders to New Delhi for a crucial meeting on November 30th to resolve the impasse. The situation is compounded by caste-based mobilization from Vokkaliga and OBC seers, with senior leader Veerappa Moily stating the crisis results from the 'negligence of the Congress leaders.' This special report also details other significant national and international news, including India's impressive 8.2% GDP growth in the second quarter, the devastation in Sri Lanka from Cyclone Ditwa, which has caused over 50 casualties, and Russian President Vladimir Putin's scheduled state visit to India.
This episode of 5 Live provides an overview of significant developments across India, focusing on the collapse of civic infrastructure in major cities.
India's urban infrastructure is collapsing, with major cities facing crises. In Kolkata, heavy inundation has led to flooded streets, submerged Durga Puja pandals, and at least nine electrocution deaths, with the opposition calling the situation 'civic murder'.
Delhi is grappling with severe flooding as the Yamuna river has inundated several areas, including the Monastery Market and farmlands near Akshardham. Authorities state many affected constructions are illegal encroachments on the 'Zone O' floodplain, a designated no-construction area. The floods have displaced the poorest residents, including migrant workers, who have lost their makeshift homes and are now in temporary government shelters. Experts attribute the disaster to a combination of extreme rainfall events linked to accelerated climate change and unchecked urbanization that has disrupted the river's natural course. The situation highlights a critical conflict over land use and urban planning, underscored by the quote, "It's our city dwellers who've forgotten where the river really ends, where the city really starts."
Days after the bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, President Donald Trump said on Friday it looks like the US has lost India and Russia to "darkest" China.
Delhi is facing a dual weather crisis with severe waterlogging from incessant rain and floodwaters from the rising Yamuna river. The river remains above the danger mark, causing floods in low-lying areas, relief camps, and a village in Noida. Floodwaters have reached major parts of the capital, including Kashmirigate, Kalindi Kunj, ITO, and the Delhi Secretariat. Rescue operations by NDRF and SDRF are underway, especially in areas like Yamuna Bazaar where boats were used. So far, over 8,000 people have been moved to tents and 2,000 to permanent shelters as authorities grapple with the situation. While the Yamuna's water level is reportedly receding, the situation remains precarious, with the important takeaway being, "the danger is not over is what we are picking up."
A flood alert has been issued in the national capital as the Yamuna river continues to swell following incessant rains and the release of over 3 lakh cusecs of water from the Hathni Kund barrage.
Delhi faces a severe flood threat as the Yamuna river's water level reached 207.48 metres, crossing the danger mark. The situation draws comparisons to previous major floods in 1978 and 2023, with fears of a repeat of the 2023 deluge when the level hit a record 208.66 metres. Water released from Haryana's Hathnikund Barrage is a primary contributing factor. The flooding has impacted critical areas, including the road leading to the Delhi Secretariat, the seat of the city's government. Authorities are using sandbags and pumps, but the drainage and sewage systems are overwhelmed by backflow from the swollen river. The Met Department's forecast for more heavy rain could worsen the situation. To manage the flow, all gates at the Okhla Barrage have been opened to release water downstream.
KCR's daughter, K Kavitha, has resigned from her Member of the Legislative Council position following her suspension for alleged anti-party activities,
The top focus of this episode of 5Live is on the heavy rain and severe floods that have hit parts of North India, with Punjab facing its worst flood situation since 1988.
