Several locations in Delhi and Noida saw waterlogging as moderate rainfall pelted the national capital and surrounding areas in the early hours of Wednesday, July 24. The Delhi Traffic Police has issued public advisories after waterlogging was reported at many locations, including Chatta Rail Chowk, Nigam Bodh Ghat, Anand Parvat, and Zakhira underpass.
Rain also fell on RK Puram and surrounding regions in south Delhi, despite the India Meteorological Department issuing a “yellow” caution for the national capital for the next two days.
Weather officials said parts of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Baghpat and some more adjoining areas are likely to receive moderate to intense rain in the upcoming hours as the monsoon trough is inducing scattered thunderstorms over the region.
On Monday, the residents of Delhi witnessed a sudden weather change as heavy rain lashed parts of the national capital. The city recorded a maximum temperature of 36.2 degrees Celsius, 1.3 notches above normal, according to the weather department.
The relative humidity at 5.30 pm stood at 68 per cent.
The weather office has forecast moderate rainfall for Wednesday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures likely to hover around 34 and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded in the “satisfactory ” category with a reading of 93 at 6 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
Delhi rain: Traffic advisories
- Due to waterlogging at Chatta Rail Chowk, traffic has been affected on Syama Prasad Mukherjee Marg. Diversion points: Chatta Rail Red Light, Lothian Road. Alternate routes: Commuters coming from NS Marg towards ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Take left turn from Chatta Rail Red Light – Kodia Pul – ODRS Pul Mithai – Mori Gate Boulevard Road – ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Commuters coming from ISBT towards NS Marg ISBT Kashmiri Gate Boulevard Road – Mori Gate – Pul Duffrin ODRS Kodia Pul – NS Marg.
- Due to waterlogging at Nigam Bodh Ghat, traffic diversions have been effective.
Traffic Advisory
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) July 24, 2024
Due to water logging at Nigam Bodh Ghat, traffic diversions are effective. Kindly follow the advisory.#DPTrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/rm5fFHFORl
Weather officials said parts of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut, Baghpat and some more adjoining areas are likely to receive moderate to intense rain in the upcoming hours as the monsoon trough is inducing scattered thunderstorms over the region.
- Due to waterlogging at Anand Parvat, traffic diversions have been effective.
Traffic Advisory
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) July 24, 2024
Due to water logging at Anand Parvat, traffic diversions are effective. Kindly follow the advisory.#DPTrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/rGzYQoMyXj
- Traffic has been affected on Vir Banda Bairagi Marg due to waterlogging at Zakhira underpass. Commuters have been advised to avoid the stretch.
Traffic Alert
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) July 24, 2024
Traffic is affected on Vir Banda Bairagi Marg due to waterlogging at Zakhira underpass. Commuters are advised to avoid the stretch. pic.twitter.com/Uw8uZawyU9
