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India Today
2 days ago
- Climate
- India Today
Yamuna near danger mark after relentless rain in Delhi, more showers in store
Relentless overnight rain on Raksha Bandhan paralysed the national capital on Saturday, flooding major roads, uprooting trees, and triggering a wall collapse that killed eight people in the Harinagar area. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more cloudy skies and rain for downpour, which began past midnight on Friday, submerged several residential colonies, turned arterial stretches into water channels, and brought traffic to a crawl across the city. advertisementThe Delhi Fire Service said it received a call at 9.16 am about the Harinagar wall collapse. Three fire tenders and police teams were dispatched to the spot, but officials said the cause of the collapse was yet to be determined. From the Ring Road to Mathura Road, vehicles inched forward through deep water. Severe waterlogging was reported from Anand Parbat, Zakhira Railway Underpass, Jahangirpuri, Adarsh Nagar, Shastri Bhawan, RK Puram, Moti Bagh, Kidwai Nagar, Defence Colony Underpass, and the Pragati Maidan of the underpasses connected to the Pragati Maidan transit corridor was shut for two hours due to flooding near Gates 6 and 7. The Public Works Department (PWD) said mobile pumps were deployed to clear water from key spots and claimed that most locations were restored to normal traffic flow later in the day. Even the Yamuna River swelled close to the danger mark, prompting residents in low-lying areas to consider Delhi Traffic Police issued multiple advisories on X, asking commuters to avoid heavily flooded underpasses such as Zakira and Azad Market, and suggesting alternative routes and Metro travel. The maximum temperature on Saturday plummeted to 26.4 degrees Celsius, 7.8 degrees Celsius below normal, making it the coldest August day in at least 14 years. The IMD's available records since 2011 show the previous lowest for the month was 27.9 degrees Celsius in 2012. The minimum temperature stood at 23.8 degrees Celsius, 3.2 degrees Celsius below the seasonal average. Officials said this year's figure also ranked among the 10 lowest August maximum temperatures at Safdarjung since 1969. Heavy overnight showers also lashed Noida and Greater Noida, flooding roads and bringing traffic to a crawl. In Greater Noida West, water submerged stretches outside major condominiums such as Gaur City 1 and 2, Supertech Eco Village, Panchsheel Hynish, Nirala Greenshire, and Ajnara Le Garden. Several high-rise basements were inundated.- EndsMust Watch
NDTV
2 days ago
- Climate
- NDTV
8 Killed As Wall Collapses Amid Heavy Rain In Delhi
New Delhi: At least eight people were killed after a wall collapsed amid heavy rain in Delhi's Hari Nagar this morning, officials said. The fire department received a call about the incident at 9.16 am, and three fire trucks were rushed to the spot along with police teams, the Delhi Fire Service said. The victims were identified as Shabibul (30), Rabibul (30), Muttu Ali (45), Rubina (25), Dolly (25), Rukhsana (6) and Haseena (7). The exact cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained, officials said. The national capital recorded heavy rain overnight, causing waterlogging in several areas. In the 24 hours till 8.30 am on Saturday, Delhi's primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded 78.7 mm of rainfall, Pragati Maidan 100 mm, Lodhi Road 80 mm, Pusa 69 mm, and Palam 31.8 mm, according to data shared by the weather department. The temperature was recorded at 23.8 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning, 3.2 notches below the average.
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
8 killed in Delhi amid heavy rain, hundreds of flights delayed: Indian media
Delhi-NCR was lashed by heavy rain overnight and the Indian Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the day, according to multiple media reports. The downpour began late at 11pm on Friday, lashing multiple parts of the Indian capital. Eight people were killed when a wall collapsed near Mohan Baba Mandir in Harinagar, Jaitapur, amid heavy rains in the national capital this morning, officials said. Three fire tenders were rushed to the spot along with police teams, the Delhi Fire Service said, as reported by PTI. The overnight rain also brought the capital to a standstill, disrupting traffic and flight operations. Several areas in the capital, including Panchkuian Marg, Mathura Road and Connaught Place reported waterlogging. Some airlines warned of possible impact on flights. Air India, in its travel advisory, said, "Rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi today. Please check your flight status here before heading to the airport and allow extra time for your journey to the airport due to possible slow moving traffic." IndiGo, in their advisory, said, "The rain has not taken a break in Delhi, and the city's roads are feeling the pressure. Commute to the airport may take longer due to ongoing waterlogging and traffic build-up. If you are travelling today, please check your flight schedule on our app and website and set out earlier than usual. Our teams are proactively monitoring the situation. We appreciate your cooperation during this time." Delhi Airport also warned passengers of the inclement weather and urged them to plan their travel accordingly. Passenger Advisory issued at 09:25 Hours #DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory — Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) August 9, 2025 The downpour is said to have impacted several flights as well. Data from flight tracking Flightradar showed 135 flights were delayed on Saturday morning, Hindustan Times reported. At 8:30am, Flightradar showed 15 flights to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were delayed, while 120 outbound flights were also behind schedule.
News18
2 days ago
- News18
Seven killed as wall collapses in Delhis Jaitpur amid heavy rains
New Delhi, Aug 9 (PTI) Seven people were killed when a wall collapsed near Mohan Baba Mandir in Jaitpur amid heavy rains in the national capital on Saturday morning, police said. While the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) earlier claimed that eight people had died in the incident, police later stated that seven victims were confirmed dead and one injured person was undergoing treatment. According to DFS officials, the department received a call regarding the wall collapse at 9:16 a.m. Three fire tenders, along with police teams, rushed to the spot. The downpour, which began late Friday night around 11 pm, had lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR, and the India Meteorological Department had issued a red alert for Saturday. Police said the PCR received the first call about the collapse at 9:13 a.m., with the caller stating in Hindi, 'Badi deewar gir gayi hai," and that four to five persons were trapped under the debris. A senior police officer said that upon receiving the call, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Jaitpur, along with all available staff, immediately reached the site carrying ropes and other rescue tools. 'Rescue operations were initiated without delay. Additional DCP (South-East) Aishwarya Sharma and ACP Ravishankar also arrived to oversee the operations," the officer said. The officer added that the wall was broken through to rescue those trapped. Eight persons were pulled out and rushed to the AIIMS Trauma Centre and Safdarjung Hospital. 'Of the eight, seven — including three men, two women, and two minor girls — succumbed to their injuries during treatment. The injured person, identified as Hasibul (27), son of Khushana, a resident of Gangadhari, Jortalapara in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, is undergoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital's trauma centre," said the officer. Police said a thorough search was carried out by the Delhi Fire Service and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, but no other persons were found under the debris. The exact cause of the wall collapse is yet to be ascertained. However, officials pointed to the possibility of waterlogging and soil weakening due to the overnight heavy rainfall. A senior DFS official said, 'The intensity of the rain since Friday night has been very high, which may have led to weakening of structures in low-lying and vulnerable areas. In this case, we are still examining whether poor maintenance, construction defects, or natural causes triggered the collapse." The national capital received heavy rainfall through the night, causing waterlogging in several areas, traffic snarls, and reports of minor wall collapses and tree falls from across the city. Police said a case is being registered under appropriate sections of law, and an investigation will be taken up. 'We will look into the structural condition of the wall, ownership, and any negligence involved. Statements of witnesses and survivors will be recorded," the officer said. PTI BM HIG view comments First Published: August 09, 2025, 16:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Eight killed as wall collapses in Delhi's Jaitpur amid heavy rains
Eight people were killed when a wall collapsed near Mohan Baba Mandir in Harinagar, Jaitapur , amid heavy rains in the national capital on Saturday morning, officials said. Three fire tenders were rushed to the spot along with police teams, the Delhi Fire Service said. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program The fire department received a call about the incident at 9.16 am on Saturday morning, it said. The exact cause of the collapse is yet to be ascertained, officials added. The national capital was lashed by heavy rain overnight and the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the day. The downpour began late at 11 pm on Friday, lashing multiple parts of Delhi-NCR. Live Events
