Overnight rains in Delhi-NCR trigger waterlogging; traffic snarls, flights delayed
PTC News Desk: The residents in Delhi-NCR woke up to heavy downpour overnight resulting in severe waterlogging across several parts of the city, disrupting road transport and affecting flight operations.
Several key areas, including Vijay Chowk, Connaught Place, Minto Bridge, Sarojini Nagar, AIIMS, Panchkuian Marg, Janpath, and Lajpat Nagar, were lashed by rain. Heavy showers were also reported from various parts of Noida and Gurugram.
The intermittent rainfall brought relief to city residents plummeting relative humidity on Sunday.
A heavy rainfall warning has been issued for several districts in Uttarakhand, including Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Nainital, Bageshwar, and Udham Singh Nagar. Authorities have urged people living in hilly areas, landslide-prone zones, and near rivers to stay alert and take necessary precautions.
Meanwhile, multiple districts in Arunachal Pradesh are also expected to experience intense rainfall along with thunder and lightning over the next 24 hours. High alert has been sounded for areas such as Papum Pare, West Siang, East Kameng, Lower Siang, and Pakke Kessang.
In Himachal Pradesh, ongoing heavy rainfall has led to the closure of 404 roads, including the important Khab-Gramphu National Highway, halting vehicular movement. The relentless downpour has caused extensive flash floods and landslides, significantly impacting daily life. Furthermore, 411 power distribution transformers and 196 water supply systems have also been disrupted.
- With inputs from agencies
