Over 100 flights delayed as heavy rain hits Delhi, several areas waterlogged
Indigo and SpiceJet issued an advisory on X, cautioning passengers against traffic congestion in the city."My flight landed at IGI Airport from Thiruvananthapuram at 11.45 pm, but it took me over 3 hours to reach my home in Mayur Vihar, which is just 25 km. There was an hour-long traffic jam at the Sarai Kale Khan intersection and atleast four stretches were waterlogged," a Delhi resident told India Today.However, the downpour helped lower temperatures, bringing much-needed respite for residents from heat and humidity.In several areas, the rain started in the night and continued with the same intensity till morning, leaving several underpasses flooded and streets waterlogged. With Raksha Bandhan falling on Saturday, coupled with rain forecast throughout the day, commuters can brace for traffic jams on key stretches. A glimpse of this was seen on Friday, with massive snarls seen on National Highway-44 and near the Haryana border.Meanwhile, the IMD has warned of continued rain in neighbouring Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. An orange alert for moderate to heavy rain has been issued for three districts in the state.Since June 20, over 200 people have died in Himachal due to rain-related incidents.- EndsMust Watch
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