Delhi-NCR Faces Heavy Rain, Waterlogging Reported Near Parliament
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the Delhi-NCR region following heavy rainfall that hit the city on Wednesday evening. The unexpected downpour led to waterlogging in several areas, disrupting traffic and making it difficult for pedestrians to move around.
दिल्ली में हुई थोड़ी सी बारिश क्या हुई, संसद के सामने मकर द्वार पर जलभराव हो गया#DelhiRains #rain #ParliamentarySession #Parliament #waterlogging #delhi #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/vmWWBHP5bg
— Monu Lodhi 🇮🇳 (@monu_lodh) July 31, 2024
According to the latest forecast, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, and Ghaziabad in the next few hours as "clouds have converged over Delhi from all directions." Winds are anticipated to reach speeds of 30-50 km/h. The red alert remains in effect until 9 pm. Waterlogging was even observed in front of the New Parliament's Makar Dwar.
Clouds have converged over Delhi from all 4 sectors. Widespread Light/Moderate Rainfall with isolated Intense to very intense Spell (3-5cm/hr) likely over Delhi during next 2 hours. @moesgoi @ndmaindia @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @AkashvaniAIR pic.twitter.com/5S8OhOMhPp
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) July 31, 2024
Also Read: Tragic Accident In Rajasthan: Overloaded Van Flips, Killing Two And Injuring 27 Students
In addition to Delhi-NCR, nearby regions such as Panipat, Bhiwani, Jhajjar, Jind, Hisar, Karnal, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnor, Nuh, Rewari, Alwar, Narnaul, Palwal, Hodal, Hathin, Aligarh, Bulandshahr, and Mathura are also expected to experience rainfall.
#WATCH | Delhi: Rain lashes parts of the national capital; visuals from Pant Marg pic.twitter.com/azbnVSR5Fh
— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2024
Heavy rain hits Delhi
Heavy rainfall has led to waterlogging across many parts of the Delhi-NCR area, disrupting traffic on several roads. Overflowing stormwater drains have been observed in various locations, with water spilling onto the streets.
Social media visuals reveal significant waterlogging in Rajendra Nagar, the same area where three IAS aspirants tragically drowned in basement flooding three days ago during the recent rains.
Other affected areas include RK Puram, Janpath, Parliament Street, Karol Bagh, Nauroji Nagar, Pant Marg, Mayur Vihar, and several other locations.
In Gurugram, water accumulated on major roads including Subhash Nagar and Old Railway Road, along with other areas. The weather department has forecasted that the rainy conditions are expected to persist until August 5.
