Traffic jams in Delhi-NCR after heavy rains, commuters face tough time reaching home | Watch
September 17, 2024 19:49 ISTTraffic snarls and waterlogging were witnessed in parts of Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad after rains lashed the region.
Traffic snarls and waterlogging were witnessed in parts of Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad after rains lashed the region.
Traffic jams in Delhi after heavy rains: Following massive downpour, the city's primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded 29.6 mm of rainfall, while the Ridge station recorded 69.4 mm, Delhi University 56.5 mm, Lodhi Road 28.
Delhi weather update: Heavy rain struck Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, causing severe waterlogging in Gurgaon and significant traffic disruptions. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for the region, predicting continued rainfall and thunderstorms.
Delhi weather update: Due to the waterlogging caused by the incessant rains, traffic in many parts of Delhi has been severely disrupted, causing delays and inconvenience for commuters. Authorities are on alert as more rain is expected in the coming days.
Early in the morning, Delhi woke up to heavy rains accompanied by thundershowers, leading to severe waterlogging and traffic jams in some areas. Locals were seen facing difficulty reaching offices.
Delhi rains: VK Saxena noted that the Barapulla, Kushak, and Sunehri drains alone are responsible for draining the water from 24 per cent of the entire Delhi area, but these drains are not able to work even at 10 per cent of their capacity.
The incident took place when the boy was playing in the park. He was rushed to a nearby hospital immediately.
Weather updates: The Indian Army has mobilised its resources in response to recent natural disasters in Himachal Pradesh. Following cloudbursts and small-scale landslides in various locations, the districts of Shimla and Mandi have been significantly affected.
Heavy rain lashed the national capital causing problems to the residents with massive waterlogging. Most commuters preferred using Delhi Metro instead of their private vehicles on the day.
Many parts of Gurugram witnessed heavy rainfall leading to severe waterlogging on June 28. Commuters faced hurdles in making their way through waterlogged roads in their cars and two-wheelers. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle around 40 degrees Celsius and 34 degrees Celsius.
Delhi waterlogging: The L-G, based on analysis done by experts and officers of the concerned agencies, has highlighted the lapses on the part of the government and suggested measures.
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) received heavy rains yesterday, leading to waterlogging in several areas.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert in the region and also predicted light to moderate rains throughout the day on Wednesday.
Several areas of Delhi are reeling under flood or flood-like situations due to the rise in the water level of River Yamuna.
Delhi Traffic Police has issued traffic advisories for commuters due to flooding of roads.
Delhi recorded the highest rainfall in a single day in July since 1982, the India Meteorological Department said.
Delhi weather update: The Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's primary weather station, recorded 98.7 mm rainfall till 2:30 pm. The Ridge Observatory recorded 111.4 mm rainfall, it said.
Commuters experienced traffic snarls in areas including Jhandewalan Mandir, Paschim Vihar, Rohini and south Delhi, they said.
Delhi rains: The air quality index recorded at 9 am was 54 which falls in the “good” category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data.
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