Delhi Floods: 74% Residents Spent More Time Stuck in Traffic Due to Waterlogging, 39% Lost Working Hours
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi Floods: 74% Residents Spent More Time Stuck in Traffic Due to Waterlogging, 39% Lost Working Hours

News 18  

Waterlogging in Delhi affected seven in 10 residents in July as the Yamuna flooding, which lasted over three days, worsened the situation. At least 70 percent of residents faced one or more issues, with 39 percent of them losing working hours while 9 percent incurred vehicle repair costs, a survey showed. At least 74 percent of those who faced issues due to waterlogging complained of being stuck in traffic snarls for long periods, while 39 percent said they lost working hours. Among other issues faced due to waterlogging in Delhi-NCR, 9 percent indicated that their vehicle got submerged in water and they incurred vehicle repair costs. The survey brought to the fore the most pressing issue faced by Delhi-NCR residents – time spent stuck in traffic snarls due to waterlogging, leading to loss of working hours and productive time while many have also had to incur healthcare costs.

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In Delhi, 16-hour water supply disruption today, tomorrow | Check timing, affected areas
2 months, 3 weeks ago

In Delhi, 16-hour water supply disruption today, tomorrow | Check timing, affected areas

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Jal Board has announced a 16-hour water supply disruption in several parts of the national capital on Tuesday, October 1, and Wednesday, October 2, due to maintenance work. Delhi to face 16-hour water supply disruption today, tomorrow | Check affected areas Residents will not receive water supply between 10am on Tuesday and 2am on Wednesday. "Due to major …

‘Forget Friday The 13th…’: Heavy Rains Trigger Traffic Chaos In Delhi NCR
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Forget Friday The 13th…’: Heavy Rains Trigger Traffic Chaos In Delhi NCR

News 18  

Parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region experienced heavy rainfall on Friday afternoon, causing waterlogging and disruptions in various areas. A hovercraft is the perfect commuter vehicle for Gurgaon pic.twitter.com/ua8NbZXYix— Akshay September 13, 2024 This user pointed out the Friday The 13th connection and wrote, “Forget Friday the 13th horror movies. Just try driving in Delhi rain— anushka September 13, 2024 …

Delhi NCR work commutes turn into water expeditions after rain: ‘Boating to office’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi NCR work commutes turn into water expeditions after rain: ‘Boating to office’

Hindustan Times  

Three days of intermittent rainfall have rendered large parts of Delhi NCR unnavigable, exposing cracks in the region’s infrastructure. Several key routes in Delhi and Gurgaon experienced heavy waterlogging over the last few days, highlighting inadequate drainage systems and resulting in rush-hour delays for commuters. Many office-goers took to social media while stranded on waterlogged roads to complain about Delhi …

Delhi Weather Today: Heavy Rainfall Wrecks Havoc In The Capital, Roads Submerged | ABP News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Weather Today: Heavy Rainfall Wrecks Havoc In The Capital, Roads Submerged | ABP News

ABP News  

A few hours of rainfall has led to significant waterlogging in several areas of Delhi. Many vehicles have come to a halt due to the waterlogged roads, exacerbating the traffic congestion. The authorities are facing challenges in managing the situation, and efforts are underway to address the waterlogging and restore normal traffic flow. The unexpected rainfall has highlighted the need …

Delhi Weather Updates: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Heavy Rainfall
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Weather Updates: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Heavy Rainfall

ABP News  

A few hours of rainfall has led to significant waterlogging in several areas of Delhi. Many vehicles have come to a halt due to the waterlogged roads, exacerbating the traffic congestion. The authorities are facing challenges in managing the situation, and efforts are underway to address the waterlogging and restore normal traffic flow. The unexpected rainfall has highlighted the need …

Delhi Weather Today: Overnight Rain Causes Severe Waterlogging in Delhi, Streets Submerged | ABP News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Weather Today: Overnight Rain Causes Severe Waterlogging in Delhi, Streets Submerged | ABP News

ABP News  

A few hours of rainfall has led to significant waterlogging in several areas of Delhi. The intense downpour has overwhelmed the drainage systems, resulting in water accumulating on the streets. The authorities are facing challenges in managing the situation, and efforts are underway to address the waterlogging and restore normal traffic flow. The unexpected rainfall has highlighted the need for …

Delhi: Heavy rain causes waterlogging, traffic snarls
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi: Heavy rain causes waterlogging, traffic snarls

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Overnight rains led to waterlogging in many parts of Delhi, affecting traffic movement on Thursday morning. According to IMD parameters, 2.5-15.5 mm of rain is considered light rainfall, 15.6 mm-64.4 mm moderate, 64.5-115.5 mm heavy, 115.6-204.4 mm very heavy and over 204.5 mm extremely heavy rainfall. Traffic movement is affected on both the carriageways of GTK Road, from …

Parts of Delhi face waterlogging following heavy downpour
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Parts of Delhi face waterlogging following heavy downpour

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Several parts of Delhi witnessed waterlogging on Wednesday morning after spells of heavy rain lashed the capital city. Earlier on Tuesday, the Delhi traffic police issued a traffic advisory for commuters who are travelling towards Crown Plaza, Road no 13. Kindly plan your journey accordingly," read the traffic advisory on X. Additionally, another advisory posted on X by …

Delhi Rains: Parts of Delhi witness severe waterlogging following heavy rains
4 months ago

Delhi Rains: Parts of Delhi witness severe waterlogging following heavy rains

The Hindu  

Heavy rains lashed the city on Tuesday morning, causing widespread waterlogging and triggering traffic snarls in multiple stretches. "Traffic is disrupted on Minto Road due to waterlogging under Minto Bridge, with diversions at Connaught Place Outer Circle and Minto Road.Commuters are advised to use alternate routes such as JLN Marg, Barakhamba Road, and Ranjeet Singh Marg," it said in a …

30 deaths in rain-related incidents during monsoon: deceased’s kin slam ‘laxity’ on part of civic agencies
4 months ago

30 deaths in rain-related incidents during monsoon: deceased’s kin slam ‘laxity’ on part of civic agencies

The Hindu  

Over the past nearly one and a half months of monsoon, Delhi has seen nearly 30 rain-related deaths. The fatalities include a cab driver who died after a portion of a canopy at IGI Airport fell on him on June 28 and three Civil Services aspirants who drowned in the basement of a coaching institute on July 27 after it …

Severe waterlogging halts Delhi, traffic hit amid deluge
4 months, 1 week ago

Severe waterlogging halts Delhi, traffic hit amid deluge

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Heavy rains lashed several parts of the capital on Sunday afternoon, resulting in waterlogged streets and traffic congestion in multiple areas, as the India Meteorological Department forecast cloudy skies and moderate rains in Delhi-NCR on Monday. Heavy rainfalls were reported in central, south, southwest, and east Delhi, with the IMD saying “Moderate to heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms …

Rains lash parts of Delhi, leading to waterlogging, traffic snarls
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rains lash parts of Delhi, leading to waterlogging, traffic snarls

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Parts of Delhi were lashed by rains on Wednesday, leading to waterlogging and traffic snarls in several areas. The Delhi Police said on X that traffic was affected in both the carriageways on Anuvrat Marg due to waterlogging near the Qutub Minar metro station. In another post on the microblogging platform, the police said traffic was hit on …

Delhi to experience 24-hour water supply disruption from August 8 | Check list of areas to be affected
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi to experience 24-hour water supply disruption from August 8 | Check list of areas to be affected

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Delhi Jal Board has announced a 24-hour disruption in water supply for several areas in north Delhi starting from Thursday morning. This interruption, which will affect Kewal Park, Lawrence Road, and Punjabi Bagh, is due to interconnection work on the Punjabi Bagh water main, which supplies water through underground pipes. List of affected areas Gopalpur village SIS …

Capital comes to crawl as major roads bogged down by water, traffic
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Capital comes to crawl as major roads bogged down by water, traffic

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: HEAVY rains disrupted vehicular traffic across major intersections in the Delhi-NCR, with people stranded for several hours on waterlogged roads on Wednesday evening due to severe waterlogging which was reported from several parts of the capital. Several parts of Delhi, including ITO, Rajghat, Mother Dairy, Ganesh Nagar and Patparganj Road, remained waterlogged on Thursday, officials said, a day …

More rains expected in Delhi, 1 killed, 3 injured in building collapse incidents
4 months, 3 weeks ago

More rains expected in Delhi, 1 killed, 3 injured in building collapse incidents

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: More rain is expected in Delhi on Thursday, the meteorological department has forecast, a day after heavy showers inundated large parts of the city and caused 27 building collapses that claimed one life and injured three. Till 12 am, the Delhi Police received 26 calls of building collapse and one more such incident was reported till 7 am …

Delhi turns into swimming pool after heavy rainfall, netizens share videos | WATCH
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi turns into swimming pool after heavy rainfall, netizens share videos | WATCH

India TV News  

Life in Delhi came to a halt on Wednesday as a severe rainstorm brought the national capital to a standstill. An X user Yasmin Kidwai wrote, “South Delhi - ring road all traffic blocked within two mins of rain -there is NO Drainage in Delhi. Another person shared footage of a staircase that had become a waterfall and wrote, “Just …

Delhi disrupted as heavy rain batters city, traffic stalled
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi disrupted as heavy rain batters city, traffic stalled

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Heavy rains pounded the national capital on Wednesday evening, resulting in severe water-logging in several parts, including Old Rajinder Nagar where three UPSC aspirants recently drowned at the basement of a coaching centre. Widespread light/moderate rainfall with isolated intense to very intense spell likely over Delhi during next 2 hours,” the met department said. The downpour triggered water-logging …

Heavy rainfall in Delhi leads to traffic jams amid waterlogging, vehicle breakdowns
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Heavy rainfall in Delhi leads to traffic jams amid waterlogging, vehicle breakdowns

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rainfall in the national Capital Delhi on Friday morning led to traffic jams across the city due to waterlogging and breakdown of vehicles. Rainfall in parts of north, south and central Delhi areas including Connaught Place, led to waterlogging causing peak hour traffic jams during office hours. “Traffic coming from Connaught Place on Minto Road can divert on Outer …

Heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi, alert for more showers today
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi, alert for more showers today

India Today  

Several areas in Delhi and the National Capital Region received moderate to heavy rain on Friday morning, leading to waterlogging in some locations. Areas such as Nauroji Nagar, Bhikaji Cama Place, Shanti Path, Ashram, Anand Vihar, and Malai Mandir area in Delhi and several locations in Noida experienced a fresh spell of rain early in the morning. pic.twitter.com/mRuJFkX8g9 — Delhi …

Delhi-NCR rains: Heavy downpour lashes parts of city, IMD issues alert for more showers
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi-NCR rains: Heavy downpour lashes parts of city, IMD issues alert for more showers

India TV News  

Delhi NCR rains: The national capital woke up to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in the early hours today, bringing relief from the persistently humid weather. Traffic jams in areas of national capital After heavy rainfall this morning, Delhi faced traffic jams in various areas due to waterlogging. Light to moderate rainfall expected Along with this, Delhi areas like Seemapuri, …

Waterlogging woes in Delhi after short, intense spell of rain
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Waterlogging woes in Delhi after short, intense spell of rain

Hindustan Times  

A series of intense spells of showers in the first half of the day threw afternoon traffic into chaos again with several reports of waterlogging across Delhi as the city experienced another humid day with relatively clean air on Tuesday. Air quality remains satisfactory Delhi’s average air quality index meanwhile stood at 84 at 4pm on Tuesday, when the Central …

Okhla underpass in Delhi waterlogged, traffic movement restricted | Details
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Okhla underpass in Delhi waterlogged, traffic movement restricted | Details

Hindustan Times  

Traffic movement is restricted at Okhla Underpass due to waterlogging, the Delhi Traffic Police announced on Sunday. Heavy rains lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Friday and Saturday, causing waterlogging, traffic jams, rain-related accidents, casualties, and injuries "Movement of traffic is restricted at Okhla Underpass due to waterlogging. Heavy rains lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Friday and Saturday, causing waterlogging, traffic …

Cong jabs INDIA ally AAP over waterlogging in capital: ‘In times of crisis, Delhi govt runs away’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Cong jabs INDIA ally AAP over waterlogging in capital: ‘In times of crisis, Delhi govt runs away’

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Friday slammed its INDIA ally Aam Aadmi Party over waterlogging in the national capital due to heavy rain. We have regularly been warning the government about monsoons by writing letters but in times of crisis, the Delhi government runs away as seen today,” Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav told PTI. The Delhi unit of the party posted …

Delhi-NCR Rain LIVE: AAP Govt Sets Up 24-hour Water Logging Control Room As IMD Issues Orange Alert
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi-NCR Rain LIVE: AAP Govt Sets Up 24-hour Water Logging Control Room As IMD Issues Orange Alert

News 18  

Delhi Rain LIVE: Man Electrocuted in Rohini's Prem Nagar A 39-year-old man was electrocuted in Rohini’s Prem Nagar area after he came in contact with a live wire. Read full Article Delhi Rain LIVE: Gurugram Residents Face Heavy Waterlogging, Traffic Woes Heavy rains in Gurugram early Friday morning led to severe inundation, particularly in residential areas, and traffic jams across …

Video: Passengers rescued from bus trapped in waterlogged Delhi underpass during heavy rain
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Video: Passengers rescued from bus trapped in waterlogged Delhi underpass during heavy rain

Hindustan Times  

Amid severe waterlogging in parts of the national capital due to heavy rainfall, a bus carrying passengers became stranded in a flooded underpass in the Azad Market area. The transport minister said that due to the heavy rainfall in Delhi, Delhi Transport Corporation teams had been deployed at all locations and underpasses prone to waterlogging to prevent Delhi government buses …

Delhi NCR Rain: Water Logging, Heavy Traffic U-Turn In Weather Turns Chaotic For Delhi | ABP News
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi NCR Rain: Water Logging, Heavy Traffic U-Turn In Weather Turns Chaotic For Delhi | ABP News

ABP News  

Vehicles are crawling due to water at many places in Delhi-NCR. Due to heavy rains in Delhi and NCR in the early hours of Friday, waterlogging occurred at many places. Due to waterlogging at Minto Bridge underpass, traffic on Minto Road is affected on both routes from Kamla Market to Connaught Place.people are facing inconvenience due to waterlogging. Trees have …

Delhi rain: Traffic hit amid severe waterlogging; police issues advisory
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi rain: Traffic hit amid severe waterlogging; police issues advisory

Hindustan Times  

Delhi-NCR on Friday morning received heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, causing severe waterlogging and traffic congestion in the city. Follow Delhi-NCR rain live updates Delhi rain: Traffic hit due to severe waterlogging; police issues advisory Several people posted photos and videos on social media of vehicles stuck in inundated roads and long traffic snarls. According to the police, …

Delhi rain triggers waterlogging; police warn of traffic snarls on submerged roads | Watch
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi rain triggers waterlogging; police warn of traffic snarls on submerged roads | Watch

Hindustan Times  

Several areas of Delhi NCR experienced severe flooding early Friday morning due to relentless rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. In the visuals shared by news agency ANI, commuters faced difficulties due to severe waterlogging in the Connaught Place area following the heavy rain. Traffic affected due to waterlogging On the social media platform X, the Delhi Traffic Police provided …

Delhi-NCR rain highlights: 3 labourers fall into pit in Vasant Vihar
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi-NCR rain highlights: 3 labourers fall into pit in Vasant Vihar

Hindustan Times  

Delhi-NCR rain highlights: Parts of Delhi-NCR received heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in the early hours of Friday causing waterlogging and inundating roads throughout the region. According to the IMD, rain accompanied by thunderstorms and winds with speed of 20-40 km/h would continue to occur over Delhi-NCR for the next two hours. As predicted by IMD for June …

Delhi-NCR rain highlights: 3 labourers fall into pit in Vasant Vihar
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi-NCR rain highlights: 3 labourers fall into pit in Vasant Vihar

Hindustan Times  

Delhi-NCR rain highlights: Parts of Delhi-NCR received heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in the early hours of Friday causing waterlogging and inundating roads throughout the region. According to the IMD, rain accompanied by thunderstorms and winds with speed of 20-40 km/h would continue to occur over Delhi-NCR for the next two hours. As predicted by IMD for June …

Delhi-NCR rain highlights: 3 labourers fall into pit in Vasant Vihar
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi-NCR rain highlights: 3 labourers fall into pit in Vasant Vihar

Hindustan Times  

Delhi-NCR rain highlights: Parts of Delhi-NCR received heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in the early hours of Friday causing waterlogging and inundating roads throughout the region. According to the IMD, rain accompanied by thunderstorms and winds with speed of 20-40 km/h would continue to occur over Delhi-NCR for the next two hours. As predicted by IMD for June …

Delhi Rains: People post videos, photos of waterlogged Delhi and NCR in downpour
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Rains: People post videos, photos of waterlogged Delhi and NCR in downpour

Hindustan Times  

After sizzling under the unrelenting heat, Delhi and NCR have found respite from the soaring temperatures with rainfall. Here are some of the X posts that people have shared: ANI, capturing the reality of the situation, shared a striking video of cars stranded in a waterlogged street. “It has been raining continuously in Delhi for the last three hours,” wrote …

Water logging woes: All 7 Delhi BJP MPs instructed to remain on-ground during Monsoon
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Water logging woes: All 7 Delhi BJP MPs instructed to remain on-ground during Monsoon

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: All 7 Members of Parliament from Delhi have been instructed by the BJP's Delhi state unit leadership to remain on ground during the monsoon season and ensure that the water is cleared from all roads and areas where there is waterlogging. "I have instructed all our MPs, MLAs, councillors, NDMC and Delhi Cantt Board members to remain on …

Struggles and long queues: Delhi's residents battle for water
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Struggles and long queues: Delhi's residents battle for water

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The residents of Delhi continue to face an acute water crisis this summer, with scenes of long queues and people struggling to secure even a basic supply in several areas. Speaking about the insufficient supply of water tankers, another local Gajendra Pratap Singh said, "Tanker comes in our area, but it's only half full since they need to …

‘Delhi’s existing drainage master plan inadequate to deal with crisis situations’
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Delhi’s existing drainage master plan inadequate to deal with crisis situations’

The Hindu  

The Delhi government has informed the Centre that the city’s existing drainage master plan, which was prepared in 1976, is not adequate to deal with “crisis situations”, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri informed Parliament on Monday. In a written reply to a question by MP Nadimul Haque in the Rajya Sabha, Mr. Puri stated, “The Government …

Drone Visuals Show Delhi's Flood Situation; Yamuna Overflowing, ITO Still Flooded - News18
1 year, 5 months ago

Drone Visuals Show Delhi's Flood Situation; Yamuna Overflowing, ITO Still Flooded - News18

News 18  

Incessant rainfall lashed parts of Delhi on Saturday causing waterlogging and heavy traffic snarls in areas that were just reeling from the flooding due to overflowing Yamuna river. Delhi Flood LIVE Updates As the water level of Yamuna recedes and key roads remain blocked, several other areas have been witnessing slow to normal traffic moving on the roads across Delhi. …

Delhi rain: Traffic police advise commuters to avoid these routes due to waterlogging
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi rain: Traffic police advise commuters to avoid these routes due to waterlogging

Hindustan Times  

Heavy rain lashed various parts of Delhi on Saturday, causing waterlogging and traffic congestion across the national capital. Commuters out during a heavy rain spell According to a Delhi Traffic Police advisory issued late on Saturday night, traffic movement is affected on some roads due to waterlogging and uprooting of trees. Commuters are advised to plan their journey accordingly and …

Delhi Flood Highlights: 3 Boys Drown in Water-filled Pit in Dwarka; PM Modi Speaks to LG About Situation
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi Flood Highlights: 3 Boys Drown in Water-filled Pit in Dwarka; PM Modi Speaks to LG About Situation

News 18  

Delhi Floods: PM Modi Dials LG to Take Stock of Situation on Ground, Says Sources Amid a flood-like situation in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dialed Immediately on his arrival in Delhi, PM spoke to LG Vinai Kumar Saxena about the status of Yamuna and the situation on ground, News18 sources have said. pic.twitter.com/aVDmlTlw39 — ANI July 15, …

Delhi Flood: Traffic Woes Persist As Water Yet to Recede From Key Roads
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi Flood: Traffic Woes Persist As Water Yet to Recede From Key Roads

News 18  

After massive chaos due to waterlogging and flooding in Delhi as rains lashed the national capital for the past two weeks, several routes were opened on Saturday when Yamuna floodwater receded from the roads but traffic continues to remain affected even today. Delhi Flood News Latest Updates Delhi Flood: Avoid These Routes Traffic movement continues to remain affected on Ring …

Delhi floods: Army fixes ITO Yamuna breach, water recedes from the capital
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi floods: Army fixes ITO Yamuna breach, water recedes from the capital

Op India  

Delhi, the capital city that faced unprecedented flooding due to a breached drain regulator amid heavy rainfall, is finally witnessing a glimmer of hope as the water levels in the Yamuna River gradually recede. Lieutenant-Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, who visited the site, commended the efforts of the Indian Army and said, “Our jawans worked harder and repaired the Bund, and …

Delhi floods woes: 3 boys drown, cars submerged; more showers expected
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi floods woes: 3 boys drown, cars submerged; more showers expected

Hindustan Times  

As monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc in Delhi, the city is grappling with severe flooding and a drinking water crisis. Videos on social media highlight the dire situation, showing a car submerged on Bela Road in the Civil Lines area -- flooded streets, temples and homes immersed in water. Delhi floods: Car immersed in water on on Bela Road …

Delhi: Regulator that led to flooding at ITO to be fixed in next 3-4 hours: CM
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi: Regulator that led to flooding at ITO to be fixed in next 3-4 hours: CM

Live Mint  

The Yamuna water caused flooding in several parts of Delhi including ITO area, which is a key route to commute from East Delhi to Central Delhi and Connaught Place. Chief minister Arvind Kejrwial said that the strong flow of the Yamuna river led to Indraprastha water regulator breach and is likely to be repaired in the next three-four hours. Delhi …

Delhi floods Highlights: Incessant rainfall leads to waterlogging, floods as Yamuna swells
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi floods Highlights: Incessant rainfall leads to waterlogging, floods as Yamuna swells

India TV News  

Weather HIGHLIGHTS: The water level in Yamuna, which stood at 208.63 metres at 10 pm on Thursday, went down to 208.40 at 9 am in the morning today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also made phone calls to Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to inquire about the flood situation in Delhi. Meanwhile, a flood situation …

Delhi floods: Yamuna water reaches Supreme Court, Rajghat submerged | WATCH
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi floods: Yamuna water reaches Supreme Court, Rajghat submerged | WATCH

India TV News  

Delhi floods: The flood water from Yamuna has seriously affected the normal life of people in the national capital. Delhi authorities have said that there could be drinking water issues in some areas of the national capital as the Delhi govt decided to cut down supply by 25 pc following the closure of three water treatment plants- Wazirabad, Chandrawal and …

OPINION | DELHI FLOODS: DRAINAGE SYSTEM NEEDS OVERHAUL
1 year, 5 months ago

OPINION | DELHI FLOODS: DRAINAGE SYSTEM NEEDS OVERHAUL

India TV News  

With the Met department forecasting light to moderate rains in Delhi and surrounding areas, the flood situation in North and East Delhi has become grim with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asking his chief secretary to call in the army. Any fall in Yamuna water level in Delhi can happen only after low release of water from Hathni Kund barrage. All …

Delhi Floods: CM Kejriwal asks residents to work from home
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi Floods: CM Kejriwal asks residents to work from home

Live Mint  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged people in the national capital to work from home and to only step out of their homes if it is necessary. The chief minister also informed that Yamuna water level could peak by 4 pm today and could start going down after that. Delhi has witnessed rising water rising Yamuna river levels owing to …

Delhi floods cause major disruption in travel, over 400 passenger trains cancelled
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi floods cause major disruption in travel, over 400 passenger trains cancelled

India TV News  

Delhi floods: Amid waterlogging in several parts of India, over 300 mail and express trains and more than 400 passenger trains have been cancelled over the last few days between July 7 and 13, officials said on Thursday. Rainfall in several parts of India Several parts of northern India including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Delhi-NCR faced rain fury during …

Delhi rain: Swelling Yamuna, waterlogging disrupt traffic. Check advisory
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi rain: Swelling Yamuna, waterlogging disrupt traffic. Check advisory

Hindustan Times  

Amid heavy downpour over the past few days, the Yamuna in Delhi has breached the evacuation mark of 206 metres, prompting the authorities to relocate people residing in flood-prone areas and temporarily suspend traffic along specific routes. New Delhi: People wade through a waterlogged road following heavy monsoon rains near Yamuna Bazar Hanuman Mandir, in New Delhi. The traffic police …

2023 Monsoon News | Highest rainfall in a day in 20 years drowns Delhi in deluge
1 year, 5 months ago

2023 Monsoon News | Highest rainfall in a day in 20 years drowns Delhi in deluge

The Hindu  

The national capital received 126 mm rainfall between 8.30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday — the highest this monsoon — leading to waterlogging, traffic jams and vehicle breakdowns in several areas, and the death of a woman. But a source at the Chief Minister’s Office said, “There was more than 100 mm of rain in a single day, which …

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