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Delhi rain today: List of waterlogged spots, traffic jam areas amid red and orange alerts
Heavy rainfall in Delhi and NCR caused waterlogging and traffic jams during office hours. The IMD issued red and orange alerts.
Several places in Delhi and the national capital region experienced waterlogging, causing traffic snarls during office hours after heavy rain on Wednesday morning. While the downpour brought some respite to the residents of Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad from the sultry weather, the India Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for the national capital.
According to the IMD, Safdarjung, the primary weather station of the national capital, recorded 5.6 mm of rainfall between 5.30am and 8.30am, while other stations reported higher amounts -- Pragati Maidan recorded 16.6 mm, Pusa 10 mm, Janakpuri 9.5 mm, and Najafgarh 2 mm.
Places where waterlogging and traffic jams were reported
Waterlogging and traffic disruptions affected several parts of Delhi, including:
- South Delhi
- South East Delhi
- North Delhi
- ITO
- South Extension
- NH-8
- Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road
- Nehru Place
- East of Kailash
- Colony Road
Red and orange alerts
North West and South West Delhi are under an orange alert, which stands for “be prepared”, while areas like South Delhi and North East Delhi are on red alert, indicating the need for maximum vigilance and prompt action, news agency PTI reported.
Advsiory for residents
Authorities have advised residents to stay indoors, avoid travel, follow traffic updates, stay away from electric poles and wires, and avoid sheltering under trees.
The heavy rain led to a dip in temperature, offering relief to people discomforted by the humid conditions.
The minimum temperature was recorded at 25.6 degree Celsius, 1.7 degrees below normal, while the maximum temperature is expected to settle around 33 degrees Celsius, according to the IMD.
