Delhi NCR weather LIVE: Knee-deep water in parts of Delhi, WFH advisory for Gurugram offices; more rain likely
Delhi NCR weather LIVE: Heavy rain led to waterlogging in several parts of Delhi, including Ashoka Road in Lutyens' Delhi, Raisina Road, areas around RML Hospital, Parliament Street, Baba Kharak Singh Marg and Connaught Place
Delhi NCR weather LIVE: The national capital witnessed another spell of heavy rain on Tuesday. The downpour led to waterlogging in several parts of Delhi, while traffic movement was affected on key roads. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of more rain and thunderstorms during the day....Read More
Heavy rain caused waterlogging across Delhi, including Ashoka Road, Raisina Road, RML Hospital, Parliament Street, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, AIIMS, Supreme Court, ITO, Moti Bagh, Kamla Nagar and Karol Bagh.
IMD issues rain alert
According to the latest IMD update, moderate rain is expected at many places across Delhi, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall possible at isolated locations. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are also likely.
A red alert covered all 11 districts of the national capital till 9:45 am -- Central Delhi, East Delhi, New Delhi, North Delhi, North East Delhi, North West Delhi, Shahdara, South Delhi, South East Delhi, South West Delhi and West Delhi. The IMD has also warned of moderate rain at many places, with heavy to extremely heavy rainfall possible at isolated locations.
The weather conditions come a day after intense showers brought several parts of Delhi-NCR to a standstill.
Heavy rain on Monday
Gurugram has been particularly affected, with severe waterlogging and traffic congestion. The administration advised corporate offices, government and private schools and other institutions to allow work from home on Tuesday, while schools were advised to shift to online classes.
Rain data
Delhi has also recorded above-normal rainfall at several observatories. Till August 24, Safdarjung recorded 246.2 mm against the normal 191.1 mm, an excess of 29%, while Palam recorded 227.2 mm, 28% above normal. Lodi Road received 233.2 mm, 22% above normal, Ridge recorded 243 mm, 50% above normal, and Ayanagar received 266.3 mm, 66% above normal.
While Delhi is under a red alert, the IMD's subdivision-level warning separately lists Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi under a heavy-rain warning for August 25. More rain, thunderstorms and lightning are expected, raising the possibility of further waterlogging, traffic disruption and transport delays across the region.
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Waterlogging was also reported near the Supreme Court and AIIMS, with vehicles seen being pulled through waterlogged stretches by riders. ITO, Moti Bagh, Kamla Nagar and Karol Bagh were among other areas affected by waterlogging following the heavy showers.
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