Delhi Rain: Waterlogging Results in Traffic Chaos, Check Routes to Avoid | LIVE

Delhi-NCR Rains LIVE: Residents of the national capital and its neighbouring regions woke up to heavy rains on Thursday, with the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more rain until Friday and issuing a orange alert for the city which denotes heavy rainfall and also potential disruptions to rail, road and air transport.

The overnight downpour caused flooding of roads, waterlogging in low-lying areas, and the closure of several underpasses. The IMD cited multiple factors contributing to the extended wet conditions, warning of potential waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Gusty winds, reaching speeds of up to 30 kmph, are also expected to accompany the rain.

The moderate rain caused waterlogging and traffic jams on several major roads, prompting the Delhi Traffic Police to issue an advisory urging commuters to avoid flooded routes and use alternate roads.

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• Another commuter Gaurav Kumar mentioned that the traffic was affected near Haiderpur and Rohini East metro station.
• Traffic congestion was also reported on the road near Britannia flyover and Punjabi Bagh in west Delhi and in northwest Delhi's Mangolpuri flyover.
• A commuter Rohit Tomar, an advocate said, "There was heavy jam near IHBAS hospital at Dilshad Garden. It took me half an hour more to reach Karkardooma Court for an important case hearing."
• Parts of the Delhi-NCR, including India Gate, Janpath Road, R K Puram, Kalindikunj, Gazipur, Indirapuram, Laxmi Nagar, Dwarka, Connaught Place, Noida, Safdarjung, Uttam Nagar, East of Kailash and Rohini witnessed light showers on Thursday morning.
• Heavy traffic was observed, with vehicles moving slowly on the Delhi to Noida route near Sector 16, as light rain caused a traffic jam, leading to a sluggish commute.

• Traffic is affected on GTK Road on both the carriageway from Mukarba Chowk towards Azadpur chowk and vice versa due to water logging near GTK Depot.

• Traffic is affected on Lala Lajpat Rai Marg in the carriageway from Lajpat Nagar Metro Station towards Lodhi Road flyover due to breakdown of a bus amid rains.
• Traffic is affected on MB Road in the carriageway from Khanpur T Point towards Mehrauli and vice versa due to potholes and water logging.  Kindly avoid MB Road and take alternate route accordingly, said Delhi Traffic Police.

• Areas such as Green Park, Indira Gandhi International Airport, South Extension, and Minto Bridge experienced early morning rainfall. 
• The Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory said, “Traffic is affected on Rohtak Road in both directions between Nangloi and Tikri Border due to potholes and waterlogging. Please avoid Mundka and take alternate routes accordingly.”
• The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was recorded in the satisfactory category, with a reading of 83 till 9 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
• The humidity was recorded at 100 per cent at 8.30 am, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
• Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 23.1 degrees Celsius on Thursday, with the weather department issuing an 'orange' alert for heavy rainfall.

The IMD on Thursday said that a depression that originated over central India is expected to bring heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, Delhi, parts of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh over the next two to three days. The IMD said Uttarakhand is likely to experience light to moderate rainfall from September 12 to 14, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas. Haryana and Delhi are expected to see light to moderate rain, with heavy rainfall at times between September 12 and 15.

East and west Uttar Pradesh may experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall during this period. West Rajasthan could experience heavy rainfall on September 12, and east Rajasthan may receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on September 12 and 13.

Rainfall measuring between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm is considered "heavy", between 115.6 mm and 204.4 mm "very heavy", and above 204.5 mm "extremely heavy". Winds gusting up to 55 kmph are predicted for parts of north Madhya Pradesh , west Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi over the next 24 hours.

The weather department warned of moderate to high risk of flash floods in several areas, particularly in parts of west Uttar Pradesh, east and west Madhya Pradesh . Surface runoff and flooding may occur in low-lying, fully saturated areas due to the rainfall, the IMD said.

Traffic disruptions are likely due to waterlogged roads, and visibility may be reduced in some areas. Minor damage to kutcha (unpaved) roads and vulnerable structures is possible, along with landslides and damage to crops due to the rain and wind, the IMD said.