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News18
2 days ago
- Climate
- News18
Heavy rain in Delhi, waterlogging brings traffic to halt
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Heavy rain brought Delhi to a standstill on Thursday morning, leaving roads waterlogged and traffic gridlocked. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'orange' alert, warning of more rain during the day. During the 24-hour period which ended at 8.30 am on Thursday, Delhi's primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded 13.1 mm of rainfall, Aya Nagar logged 57.4 mm, Palam 49.4 mm, Lodhi Road 12 mm, Pragati Maidan 9 mm, and Pusa 5 mm, according to the IMD. The rain brought down the minimum temperature in Delhi to 23.6 degrees Celsius, 3.2 notches below normal. The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 32 degrees Celsius, the IMD said. Lajpat Nagar, Rohtak Road, Anand Parbat, GTK Depot in Jahangirpuri, Adarsh Nagar, Old GT Road near Ring Road, the carriageway from Ashram towards Moolchand on Mathura Road, and Dhaula Kuan-Gurugram road were inundated, inconveniencing commuters during the morning rush hour. A commuter stuck in traffic in Lajpat Nagar said, 'I was stuck in traffic for hours due to massive waterlogging on Ring Road near Lajpat Nagar towards AIIMS. Traffic was at a standstill for two hours and has just started moving in a single lane." A DTC bus was stuck on the waterlogged Dhaula Kuan-Gurugram road. Cars passing through the stretch were partially submerged and those travelling on motorcycles and scooters were forced to get down and push their vehicles through the flooded section. Similar scenes were witnessed near Subroto Park and Outer Ring Road, Dwarka Sector 20, Basai Road in Gurugram, and parts of Ghaziabad and Noida. Issuing the 'orange' alert for Delhi, which means 'be prepared", the IMD warned of moderate to heavy rainfall during the day, along with thunderstorms and lightning in several parts of the capital. Delhi Traffic Police took to X to warn commuters about waterlogged areas. 'Due to the recent rains causing waterlogging at GTK Depot, Jahangirpuri, and Adarsh Nagar, traffic on Old GT Road is likely to be severely affected. To avoid congestion, commuters are advised to avoid taking Old GT Road and are requested to plan accordingly or take alternate routes," it said in a post. AAP Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj blamed the Delhi government for the waterlogging, saying it did not undertake desilting of drains despite a court order. 'Gai bhains paani mein, humari car bhi paani mein hai," he said sarcastically using a popular Hindi idiom to say that his car was submerged. Despite a high court order, the desilting work has not been carried out and the government is avoiding a third-party audit of the desilting contracts, Bharadwaj claimed. Waterlogging management under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's government has gone underwater, he said. PTI NSM DIV DIV view comments First Published: August 14, 2025, 12:30 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.
India Today
7 days ago
- Climate
- India Today
At 26.4°C, Delhi logs coolest August day in 34 years, 6th lowest max temperature for month
Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 26.4 degrees Celsius on Saturday, the lowest for the city in August in 34 years since is also the sixth lowest maximum temperature for the month on record. The all-time lowest for August was 25.3 degrees Celsius, recorded on August 9, unusually cool day came after relentless rain on Raksha Bandhan, beginning Friday night, brought much of the city to a standstill. Several residential colonies turned into virtual swimming pools, while inundated roads, uprooted trees, and potholes crippled movement across the In the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am on Saturday, Safdarjung logged 78.7 mm of rain, Pragati Maidan 100 mm, Lodhi Road 80 mm, Pusa 69 mm, and Palam 31.8 mm. Between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, the India Meteorological Department recorded an additional 25.9 mm at and heavy jams were reported from multiple areas, including the Ring Road, Anand Parbat, New Rohtak Road, Zakhira Railway Underpass, GTK Depot, Jahangirpuri, Adarsh Nagar, Panchkuian Marg, Mathura Road, Shastri Bhawan, RK Puram, Moti Bagh, and Kidwai Nagar. Key stretches such as Pragati Maidan Tunnel, Dhaula Kuan, ITO, MB Road near Sainik Farm, Sarai Kale Khan, Defence Colony Underpass, Azadpur Market, Peeragarhi Chowk, Pul Prahladpur, and the area around New Delhi Railway Station also saw severe traffic Zakira Underpass was shut due to flooding, and traffic was diverted at Azad Market Railway Underpass, Ram Bagh Road, and other waterlogged stretches. The Delhi Traffic Police issued multiple advisories on X, urging commuters to avoid affected areas and use the Metro Public Works Department said it received at least 30 calls about waterlogging and deployed quick-response teams with pumps to clear the water. One of the underpasses linked to the Pragati Maidan transit corridor was closed for two hours in the morning due to flooding near Mathura Road, but was reopened after pumping out the excess weather department has forecast cloudy skies and more rain on Sunday.- EndsMust Watch
Hindustan Times
09-08-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Orange alert in Delhi-NCR; thunderstorms forecast, traffic advisory for Rakshabandhan
New Delhi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Saturday in Delhi-NCR, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, and moderate rain throughout the day. With waterlogging in several areas and festive rush for Rakshabandhan, Delhi Police have issued a traffic advisory to caution commuters. Overnight showers led to waterlogging in several areas (Raj k Raj) 'Thunderstorm and lightning with moderate rain is very likely over parts of South East Delhi, East Delhi, Shahadra, Central Delhi, North East Delhi, South Delhi, New Delhi, South West Delhi, West Delhi, North West Delhi and North Delhi. Also, light rain and light thunderstorms with lightning (wind speed 30-40 kmph) are very likely over parts of South West Delhi,' an official said. Delhi Police have issued a traffic advisory warning of severe congestion on Old GT Road due to waterlogging at GTK Depot, Jahangirpuri, and Adarsh Nagar, urging commuters to opt for the Delhi Metro instead. 'Due to the Raksha Bandhan festival weekend and recent rains causing waterlogging at GTK Depot, Jahangirpuri, and Adarsh Nagar, traffic on old GT Road is likely to be severely affected. To avoid congestion, commuters are advised to avoid taking old GT Road. Delhi Metro services are operational and can help minimize travel disruptions. Please plan your route accordingly,' a traffic advisory issued by Delhi Police read. Overnight showers led to waterlogging in several areas, with the Public Works Department (PWD) receiving around 25 related complaints by Saturday 9 am from areas including Keshavpuram, Seelampur, Anand Parbat Road, MB Road near Sainik Farm, Saket Metro station, Najafgarh, Rohtak Road, and Vinod Nagar; under the Zakhira flyover; parts of Karkardooma; and in the Saraswati Vihar area of Pitampura. Mathura Road on the carriageway from Sarita Vihar to Badarpur, Lala Lajpat Rai Marg from Kalkaji towards Defence Colony, both carriageways of GT Karnal Road between Mukarba Chowk and Azadpur, and both carriageways of Guru Teg Bahadur Road, RK Puram, Kidwai Nagar, and ITO—including the area in front of Bharat Mandapam—Panchkuian Marg, and Mathura Road, were also waterlogged. Slow traffic was reported from Press Enclave Road and both carriageways of Anuvrat Marg near Qutub Minar Metro station. The Delhi-NCR region saw light to moderate rain on Friday night. In the past 24 hours up till 8:30 am, the city recorded 78.7 mm of rainfall at Safdarjung, which is representative of the city's weather. However, Pragati Maidan and Lodi Road saw the highest rainfall, at 100.3 mm and 80.7 mm respectively. Between 5:30 and 8:30 this morning, the highest rainfall was recorded at Safdarjung at 49.6 mm, followed by 47 mm at PUSA. According to the flight-tracking site Flightradar, Delhi is witnessing an average delay of at least 15 minutes in flight departures and a five-minute delay in arrivals. Though airlines also issued advisories for passengers to check their flight status in advance, Delhi Airport said that operations were normal. 'As per the Indian Meteorological Department's forecast, Delhi is experiencing inclement weather conditions. However, all flight operations at Delhi Airport are currently normal. Our on-ground teams are working diligently with all stakeholders to ensure your journey remains hassle-free. For the latest flight information, passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines,' the Delhi Airport said in a post on X.
