The National capital Delhi continued to be battered by heavy rain. Despite bringing relief from the heatwave, common people and vehicle owners are facing the brunt of waterlogging and traffic jams.
The condition continues to deteriorate, as several vehicles got submerged in various parts of the city. In addition, important routes are also blocked, as the incessant rainfall uprooted the trees overnight.
Watch The Video
#WATCH | Several vehicles submerged as incessant rainfall causes severe waterlogging in parts of Delhi.
(Visuals from Moolchand) pic.twitter.com/yzCBKBLVz8
— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024
It’s not like only vehicle owners are facing the problem, commuters are also facing the brunt of waterlogging, as their movement has come to a standstill. As a result, many commuters are late for their work or colleges etc.
Watch how commuters are facing Inconvenience
#WATCH | Delhi: Commuters exiting Saket Metro Station face inconvenience as the surrounding area gets waterlogged due to incessant heavy rainfall. pic.twitter.com/L0dwi9xLoW
— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024
#WATCH | Delhi: Heavy overnight rainfall leaves several parts of Delhi waterlogged.
Visuals near Bhikaji Cama Place metro station. pic.twitter.com/KjXTEAXs3S
— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024
Meanwhile, the flight operations in IGI airport terminal 1 have been suspended, following the collapse of termina’s roof amid heavy rain, leaving two people injured and one dead.
So far, sixteen departure flights and twelve arrival flights have been cancelled, as Delhi witnessed 150 mm of rainfall between 2.30 am to 5.30 am. Thus, recording one of the wettest spells of the year.
Delhi Traffic Police Advisory
As for the traffic, Delhi traffic police have asked commuters and travellers to plan their journey, accordingly, owing to incidents of waterlogging in several parts of the city.
Areas like Tilak Bridge Road, Teen Murti Marg, Moolchand, Minto Road, Anand Vihar, Mehrauli Badarpur Road, Mandawali, Bhikaji Cama Place, Madhu Vihar, Pragati Maidan, Munirka, Dhaula Kuan, Moti Bagh, ITO are reportedly facing waterlogging. Even far-off areas like Noida aren’t spared of this issue.
Traffic Alert
Traffic is affected on Ring Road in both the carriageways from Naraina towards Moti Bagh and vice-versa due to waterlogging under Dhaula Kuan Flyover. Kindly plan your journey accordingly. pic.twitter.com/Y8X1bOXUcE— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) June 28, 2024
Traffic Alert
Traffic is affected on W-Point Tilak Bridge road in both the carriageways from A-Point to W-Point and vice-versa due to waterlogging below Tilak Bridge W-point. Kindly plan your journey accordingly. pic.twitter.com/qA4u6dEPZL— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) June 28, 2024
According to weather department, the region of Delhi-NCR will continue to receive rain with thunderstorms and winds with a speed of 20-40 km/h in the upcoming two hours. In addition, the orange alert has been issued for the city till June 29.
moderate to Intese spell is very likely to continue over Delhi next 2 hours. @ndmaindia @moesgoi @DDNewsHindi @airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/I0iN5jRxOT
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) June 28, 2024
