Delhi records highest one-day rain for August in 13 years; traffic snarls as roads waterlogged
3 years, 4 months ago

Delhi records highest one-day rain for August in 13 years; traffic snarls as roads waterlogged

India Today  

An orange alert has been issued for Delhi after heavy rain pounded the city on Saturday morning. — Delhi Traffic Police August 21, 2021 Traffic Alert Traffic movement on Minto Bridge has been closed due to water logging. #WATCH Vehicles wade through the waterlogged road after heavy rains at Pragati Maidan in Delhi pic.twitter.com/uIwmUCmjf4 — ANI August 21, 2021 The heavy rains affected vehicular movement at ITO, Moolchand Underpass, Lajpat Nagar and Jangpura. #WATCH Heavy rainfall in Delhi since morning causes traffic snarls due to waterlogging at ITO-Pragati Maidan road pic.twitter.com/YSgHggJWQ5 — ANI August 21, 2021 The IMD reported that the Safdarjung observatory in Delhi recorded 73.2 mm rain between 2.30 am to 5.30 am on August 21. #WATCH Commuters face a tough time due to waterlogging as heavy rain continues in Noida; Visuals from near Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal pic.twitter.com/Nk6OE7GlHj — ANI UP August 21, 2021 The showers improved Delhi-NCR’s air quality, though it hovered in the moderate category.

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Delhi receives light showers, IMD predicts foggy conditions tomorrow
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi receives light showers, IMD predicts foggy conditions tomorrow

India Today  

Recording its first winter rain, parts of Delhi on Sunday received light rain. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 27 degrees Celsius, while the minimum could dip to around 8 degrees Celsius. The city recorded its second-lowest daytime temperature of winter at 23.7 degrees Celsius, slightly below the normal range, according to the India Meteorological Department. This was cooler …

This may be Delhi’s worst air quality streak
1 month ago

This may be Delhi’s worst air quality streak

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Visibility improved but pollution was still in “severe” level. Weaker fog and surface winds of around 10km/hr failed to provide respite from air pollution, as Delhi recorded a 24-hour average air quality index of 419 and was classified to have “severe” levels of pollution for the fifth day in a row and for a seventh time in the …

Weather Update: How Will The Weather Be In Your City? Watch To Know Complete Details | ABP News
3 months, 1 week ago

Weather Update: How Will The Weather Be In Your City? Watch To Know Complete Details | ABP News

ABP News  

In Delhi, heavy rainfall is forecasted to continue throughout the day, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue a yellow alert. By late evening, roads near Saket Metro Station had become so submerged that they resembled swimming pools, making travel almost impossible. The IMD has issued a warning for continued rainfall in the coming hours, advising residents to exercise caution …

‘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 Rains: More showers are expected as overcast conditions remain
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Rains: More showers are expected as overcast conditions remain

The Hindu  

Rain lashed parts of the national capital on Friday afternoon, with the weather department predicting more showers as the sky remained cloaked in an overcast blanket. Due to the rain, the city’s primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded 29.6 mm of rainfall, while the Ridge station recorded 69.4 mm, Delhi University 56.5 mm, Lodhi Road 28.2 mm, Aya Nagar 19.5 …

Delhi Rains: Faces heavy rain, traffic jams, and waterlogging, with temperatures dropping to 21.4 degrees Celsius
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Rains: Faces heavy rain, traffic jams, and waterlogging, with temperatures dropping to 21.4 degrees Celsius

The Hindu  

Late-night showers lashed parts of the national capital, causing waterlogging and heavy traffic jams across many areas, with more rain predicted for Friday. In several posts, the police also informed that traffic was affected on multiple roads, including Lala Lajpat Rai Marg in the carriageway from Kalkaji towards Defence Colony, Main Kanjhawla Road in the carriageway from Budh Vihar towards …

Parts of Capital to clock heavy rainfall on Thursday, mercury to dip: IMD
3 months, 1 week ago

Parts of Capital to clock heavy rainfall on Thursday, mercury to dip: IMD

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for Thursday in the national capital, predicting heavy rainfall in isolated patches and a dip in the maximum temperature. The Palam weather station recorded 0.8mm of rain from 8.30am to 5.30pm, after receiving 11mm of rainfall overnight, till 8.30am. The Lodhi Road station recorded 2.6mm of rain till 8.30am and 1.2mm from …

Delhi witnesses light rain, more showers expected till friday, IMD issues alert
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi witnesses light rain, more showers expected till friday, IMD issues alert

The Hindu  

The national capital woke up to cloudy skies followed by light rainfall on Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging in Ajmer, Rajasthan, earlier this week. According to their prediction, "Fairly widespread light/moderate rainfall is very likely over Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh; isolated to scattered rainfall over the remaining region during the week. Isolated very heavy rainfall …

Amid light rain, mercury level rises in Delhi
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid light rain, mercury level rises in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Rain at Laxmi Nagar on Saturday. The Safdarjung weather station, which is representative of Delhi weather, recorded no rain in the early hours of the day and then 0.6mm of rain between 8.30am and 5.30pm. The IMD official said, “Light rain and thunderstorm, along with generally cloudy skies, will persist for the next few days. However, no alert …

Rains, clouds give Delhi coolest August in more than 10 years
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rains, clouds give Delhi coolest August in more than 10 years

Hindustan Times  

Aided by consistent rain and cloudy weather, this month was one of the coolest Augusts that Delhi residents have experienced in more than a decade – nights were the coolest in 13 years, while days in the city saw the lowest average temperature in 11 years, data collated by India Meteorological Department shows. The average monthly minimum temperature in the …

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 …

IMD weather update: Heavy rainfall hits Delhi-NCR, thunderstorms cause disruptions
3 months, 3 weeks ago

IMD weather update: Heavy rainfall hits Delhi-NCR, thunderstorms cause disruptions

India TV News  

Delhi and the National Capital Region experienced heavy rainfall starting in the early hours of Wednesday. Notably, Vasant Vihar in Delhi witnessed significant rainfall, with visuals showing rain-soaked streets and slowed traffic. Delhi experienced significant waterlogging on Wednesday morning following heavy rainfall. Areas such as Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road and Delhi Gate saw vehicles struggling through waterlogged streets amid traffic jams.

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 …

Capital set to see highest number of rainy days in a month this August
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Capital set to see highest number of rainy days in a month this August

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Delhi is set to clock another monsoon milestone this year by recording the most number of rainy days in a month, according to data collected by the India Meteorological Department since 2011. With IMD predicting more rainfall till the month-end, August 2024 will in all likelihood break the record for the most number of rainy days since 2011, …

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 …

Himachal Pradesh: 107 roads closed amid heavy rains, yellow alert issued
4 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: 107 roads closed amid heavy rains, yellow alert issued

India TV News  

As rain continued to lash several parts of Himachal Pradesh, vehicular movement came completely to a still on 107 roads while 91 power schemes and 36 water schemes were disrupted on Monday. The emergency operation centre also said that the rains disrupted 91 power and 36 water supply schemes in the state. Naina Devi wettest on Monday According to the …

Autorickshaw submerged as incessant rainfall causes waterlogging in parts of Delhi | Watch
4 months ago

Autorickshaw submerged as incessant rainfall causes waterlogging in parts of Delhi | Watch

India TV News  

Heavy rains led to waterlogging in several parts of the national capital on Tuesday morning. Waterlogging, traffic jams in several areas Early in the morning, Delhi woke up to heavy rains accompanied by thundershowers, leading to severe waterlogging and traffic jams in some areas. Heavy rains also provided much-needed relief from the scorching heat and humid weather conditions. The downpour …

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 …

Buoyed by rain, Delhi clocks 22 consecutive days of ‘satisfactory’ air
4 months ago

Buoyed by rain, Delhi clocks 22 consecutive days of ‘satisfactory’ air

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Experts said good wind speed and a combination of rain throughout August has helped wash out pollutants. Propelled by incessant rainfall over the past month, Delhi recorded 22 consecutive days of “satisfactory” air quality till Sunday, according to Central Pollution Control Board data, marking the cleanest spell of air quality in the Capital since 2020, when a combination …

Light rain in Delhi as mercury rises slightly
4 months ago

Light rain in Delhi as mercury rises slightly

Hindustan Times  

The Capital’s temperature went up marginally on Saturday, even as the city continued to record light rain in parts of the city. There is a possibility of very light rain or drizzle in several parts of Delhi from Sunday to Tuesday,” said an IMD official. Safdarjung, representative of Delhi’s weather, recorded 5.7mm of rain in 24 hours till 8.30am and …

Delhi witnessed rain 15 days in row in August, IMD data shows
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi witnessed rain 15 days in row in August, IMD data shows

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The national capital experienced 15 consecutive days of rainfall, receiving precipitation ranging from trace amounts to heavy showers from the start of August through Friday, according to the weather department.The data from India Meteorological Department shows that between August 1 and Thursday, the capital experienced rainfall every day. Safdarjung, the city's primary weather station, recorded 13.6 mm of …

Delhi sees 13 straight rainy days in latest monsoon record
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi sees 13 straight rainy days in latest monsoon record

Hindustan Times  

The Capital on Thursday recorded its 13th consecutive day of rainfall, the longest streak of rainy days the city has seen for at least the past 13 years, according to India Meteorological Department data. On Thursday, the Safdarjung weather station, which is considered representative of Delhi’s weather, recorded “trace” rainfall, continuing a streak that started on August 3. Since that …

Waterlogging after rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, more showers expected today
4 months, 1 week ago

Waterlogging after rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, more showers expected today

Hindustan Times  

Several parts of Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region received light rain on Tuesday morning, a day after heavy rainfall caused waterlogging woes in the city. Heavy rain lashed the national capital and adjoining regions earlier on Sunday and Monday, leading to waterlogging in several parts of the city. According to weather officials, two cyclonic circulations – one over …

Rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, more showers likely today
4 months, 1 week ago

Rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, more showers likely today

India Today  

Several areas in Delhi and the National Capital Region received light to moderate rain on Tuesday morning, leading to waterlogging in some locations. In light of the continuing rainy weather, the weather body has also issued an advisory urging people in Delhi and adjoining areas to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Earlier on Monday, Delhi faced light rain with …

Light to moderate rain predicted in Delhi
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Light to moderate rain predicted in Delhi

The Hindu  

The national capital is likely to see light to moderate rain with thundershowers on Saturday according to the weather department. The met department has predicted generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain with thundershowers during the day. The Air Quality Index of the national capital was recorded in the "satisfactory” category with a reading of 67 at 9 a.m., …

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 …

Rain lashes parts of Delhi, overcast conditions likely to remain
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rain lashes parts of Delhi, overcast conditions likely to remain

Hindustan Times  

Rain lashed parts of Delhi on Sunday with the Indian Meteorological Department predicting generally cloud skies for the city with very light to light rainfall accompanied with strong surface winds ranging from 25 to 35 km per hour till Monday. According to the IMD, Delhi will receive heavy rainfall at isolated places on August 8 Delhi's Air Quality Index stands …

Delhi rains: Unraveling the cloudburst conundrum
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi rains: Unraveling the cloudburst conundrum

Hindustan Times  

Last week, Delhi faced an extraordinary rainfall event, leading to significant flooding in various parts of the city. “The heavy rainfall in Delhi last week was significant but did not qualify as a cloudburst,” said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, director general, IMD. While Delhi's rainfall totalled 160-200 mm in 24 hours, it was classified as very to extremely heavy rain, not a …

Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 28.05 °C, check weather forecast for August 2, 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 28.05 °C, check weather forecast for August 2, 2024

Hindustan Times  

Date Temperature Sky August 3, 2024 29.25 °C Moderate rain August 4, 2024 34.52 °C Broken clouds August 5, 2024 34.45 °C Broken clouds August 6, 2024 33.45 °C Light rain August 7, 2024 35.82 °C Moderate rain August 8, 2024 26.38 °C Heavy intensity rain August 9, 2024 32.44 °C Light rain City Temperature Sky Mumbai 27.75 °C Moderate …

Intense rain: Delhi records another extreme weather event
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Intense rain: Delhi records another extreme weather event

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi An NDMC worker clears water from Rafi Marg near Udyog Bhawan. The Capital received 107.6mm of rainfall between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, marking yet another extreme weather event this monsoon as it eclipsed the total rainfall recorded in the entirety of August in 2023, as well as 2022, according to the India Meteorological Department data for the …

More rain likely; Delhi Police ask people to avoid Rohtak Road due to waterlogging
4 months, 3 weeks ago

More rain likely; Delhi Police ask people to avoid Rohtak Road due to waterlogging

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Police issued an advisory for early morning commuters asking them to avoid key arterial Rohtak Road due to heavy waterlogging and potholes after multiple weather stations recorded over 100mm rainfall until Thursday morning following light to moderate rain overnight that left large parts of the city waterlogged, disrupting traffic. A yellow alert, which relates to the bad weather …

Delhi rains: Several weather stations record over 100mm rainfall overnight; ‘yellow alert’ in place
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi rains: Several weather stations record over 100mm rainfall overnight; ‘yellow alert’ in place

Hindustan Times  

Multiple weather stations in Delhi recorded over 100mm of rainfall till Thursday morning as Delhi continued to receive light to moderate showers overnight following a convergence of thunderclouds over NCR on Wednesday evening. IMD data from 8.30am on Wednesday till 5:30 am on Thursday showed several stations, including Safdarjung – the station that is representative of Delhi’s weather – had …

Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 26.05 °C, check weather forecast for August 1, 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 26.05 °C, check weather forecast for August 1, 2024

Hindustan Times  

Date Temperature Sky August 2, 2024 35.81 °C Light rain August 3, 2024 31.48 °C Moderate rain August 4, 2024 33.55 °C Light rain August 5, 2024 33.73 °C Light rain August 6, 2024 34.28 °C Moderate rain August 7, 2024 29.92 °C Moderate rain August 8, 2024 33.12 °C Moderate rain City Temperature Sky Mumbai 27.79 °C Moderate rain …

Heavy rainfall paralyses Delhi: Schools shut, 2 drown in Ghazipur
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Heavy rainfall paralyses Delhi: Schools shut, 2 drown in Ghazipur

Hindustan Times  

Delhi was thrown into chaos as heavy rainfall led to severe waterlogging and structural collapses, causing widespread disruption and raising serious safety concerns. Delhi minister Atishi announced on social media that all schools, both government and private, would remain closed on August 1 due to the forecast of continued heavy rainfall. Delhi Govt and MCD are maintaining a close watch …

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 …

Delhi rain: Schools to remain closed today amid heavy waterlogging, traffic congestion
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi rain: Schools to remain closed today amid heavy waterlogging, traffic congestion

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Education Minister Atishi announced that all schools will remain closed on Thursday in the city after it was lashed by heavy rain. Delhi saw heavy traffic congestions and blocked roads on Wednesday night, with the weather agencies predicted that moderate rains will continue in the national capital on Thursday. Heavy rainfall brought the national capital to a screeching halt …

Delhi-NCR Rains: Heavy rain lashes Delhi, ‘red’ warning issued
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi-NCR Rains: Heavy rain lashes Delhi, ‘red’ warning issued

The Hindu  

Heavy rainfall unleashed chaos in the national capital on Wednesday evening, inundating large parts of the city with a 22-year-old woman and her toddler drowning in Ghazipur, while key stretches were choked with unending traffic and people left stranded as roads resembled rivers. The heavy downpour also led to a house collapse in north Delhi’s Sabji Mandi area near Robin …

Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 31.05 °C, check weather forecast for July 31, 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 31.05 °C, check weather forecast for July 31, 2024

Hindustan Times  

Date Temperature Sky August 1, 2024 29.91 °C Very heavy rain August 2, 2024 27.0 °C Heavy intensity rain August 3, 2024 31.41 °C Light rain August 4, 2024 33.08 °C Light rain August 5, 2024 32.38 °C Light rain August 6, 2024 33.31 °C Moderate rain August 7, 2024 32.4 °C Moderate rain City Temperature Sky Mumbai 27.79 °C …

Delhi logs humid July despite rains, some relief in August likely
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi logs humid July despite rains, some relief in August likely

Hindustan Times  

Despite recording over 200mm of rainfall in July, Delhi recorded hot and humid weather, characterised by low wind speeds, high moisture, and the absence of active weather systems. According to the India Meteorological Department, Delhi’s average maximum temperature in July was 35.8°C, slightly above the long-period average. However, high humidity levels – over 50% on most days in July – …

Delhi’s 48-year-old drain network, intense rains continue to cause fatalities
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi’s 48-year-old drain network, intense rains continue to cause fatalities

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Waterlogging near Panchsheel Marg over the past week. On July 26, 99mm was recorded at north Delhi’s Ridge, followed by 93.5mm at Delhi University, while an almost heavy rainfall spell of 58mm was recorded in a six-hour period at Pusa again on Saturday evening, which led to waterlogging and flooding of the basement on Rajendra Nagar. Old drainage …

Capital receives scattered rain, Met says more in store
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Capital receives scattered rain, Met says more in store

Hindustan Times  

Intermittent spells of rain lashed parts of the Capital for the second consecutive day on Saturday afternoon and evening, the India Meteorological Department said, adding that Delhi will receive light to moderate rain in the next two days as well. HT Image Saturday’s showers were scattered and while some weather stations recorded no rainfall at all, some logged above 25mm …

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 …

Delhi rains: Capital city wakes up to heavy rainfall, waterlogging; IMD predicts more rain for next 2 hours
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi rains: Capital city wakes up to heavy rainfall, waterlogging; IMD predicts more rain for next 2 hours

The Hindu  

The national capital woke up to heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms in the early hours of Friday, bringing relief from the persistently humid weather. The India Meteorological Department on X informed that the Delhi and NCR region is likely to experience more rain during the next two hours. "Light rainfall/drizzle is very likely to occur at a few places in …

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, …

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