Heavy monsoon showers lashed Delhi on Wednesday, bringing much-needed relief from the sweltering humidity but also plunging several parts of the city into chaos due to severe waterlogging and traffic congestion.
Chhattarpur in South Delhi witnessed one of the worst traffic snarls, with vehicles stuck for over three hours. Commuters across the capital faced similar gridlocks as rainfall intensified during the evening rush hour.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Najafgarh weather station recorded the highest rainfall at 60 mm between 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Aya Nagar saw 50.5 mm, Pragati Maidan 37 mm, North Campus 22 mm, Pusa 30 mm, and Palam 14.4 mm. Other areas like IGNOU (11.5 mm), Janakpuri (4 mm), Naraina (6.5 mm), and Lodhi Road (1.5 mm) also received notable showers.
While the day began with no severe weather warning, the IMD issued an "orange" alert by the afternoon. However, as conditions worsened, it escalated the advisory to a "red" alert—signaling the highest level of warning that urges citizens to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
Authorities have advised commuters to avoid waterlogged areas and monitor official weather updates, as more rain is expected in the coming days.
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