Key facts
- A fire at a third-party data center in Delhi caused network disruptions for Google Cloud.
- The incident led to an emergency power shutdown of networking equipment.
- Network capacity was reduced in the Delhi metro region.
- Traffic was rerouted, affecting some Hybrid Connectivity and Virtual Private Cloud customers.
- Users experienced intermittent latency spikes and potential packet loss.
A fire at a third-party data center facility in Delhi has caused significant network disruptions for Google Cloud customers across multiple Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai. The incident prompted an emergency power shutdown of networking equipment, leading to the isolation of a local Point of Presence in Delhi and a reduction in available network capacity.
To mitigate the impact, Google Cloud rerouted substantial traffic volumes away from the affected facility. However, this rerouting has impacted a subset of Hybrid Connectivity and Virtual Private Cloud customers, who may experience intermittent latency spikes and packet loss. The company noted that network traffic originating from Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, and surrounding areas is currently facing periods of elevated latency due to demand exceeding available capacity following the routing changes.
Customers might continue to experience slightly higher latency and non-optimal routing until the affected facility is fully restored. Google Cloud is exploring additional traffic mitigation measures and Internet Edge peering augmentation to address the latency issues. The company stated that there is currently no workaround available for affected customers and that it will provide further updates on June 11, 2026, at 5:30 am IST.