Delhi, Gurugram Latest Weather Update: More Rain Predicted Today; Traffic Disrupted

New Delhi: The national capital has been experiencing continuous rainfall in most parts for the last 24 hours and as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the weather will remain the same for the coming few days. The IMD has also issued an orange alert for New Delhi as streets remain waterlogged, traffic disrupted.

Delhi Rains: Orange Alert Issued, Heavy Showers Predicted

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert and a yellow alert for the national capital, predicting heavy rainfall for the entire day. The rains in New Delhi have brought down the temperatures and also the Air Quality Index (AQI), giving Delhiites a glimpse of the coming winters.

As IMD issues an orange alert for Delhi, the residents of the national capital have been asked to remain alert as the weather will remain bad; the weather department has also warned the Delhiites of potential traffic snarls, waterlogging and delays during intra-city travel.

Why is Delhi Witnessing Rain in September?

According to the IMD, a combination of factors is likely to keep Delhi wet. It may cause waterlogging, especially in low-lying areas, and possible traffic disruptions. A depression that formed over the Bay of Bengal and has now settled over Northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining southwest Uttar Pradesh is one of the factors for the downpour.

The IMD said that the system is under continuous surveillance. "Depression over Northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining southwest Uttar Pradesh (UP) near latitude 26.3°N and longitude 78.2°E, close to Gwalior ( Madhya Pradesh ), about 100 km south of Agra (UP). To move slowly north-northwestwards during next 24 hours. System is under continuous surveillance of Doppler Weather Radars at Delhi and Lucknow," IMD posted on 'X' (formerly known as Twitter).

Delhi Rains: Waterlogging Causes Traffic Disruptions

The continuous rains in the national capital has resulted in waterlogging on several roads across Delhi and the waterlogging is causing traffic disruptions. Check latest traffic updates by the Delhi Traffic Police.

Traffic Alert Issued by Delhi Police

• Traffic is affected on Rohtak Road in the carriageway from Nangloi towards Tikri Border and vice versa due to potholes and water logging. Kindly avoid Mundka and take alternate route accordingly.

• Traffic is affected on NH-48 in the carriageway from Dhaula Kuan towards Mahipalpur due to water logging at GGR PDR. Kindly plan your journey accordingly.

• Traffic is affected on Lala Lajpat Rai Marg in the carriageway from Kalkaji towards Defence Colony due to overflow of sewer water near Paras Chowk. Kindly plan your journey accordingly.

• Traffic is affected on Main Kanjhawla Road in the carriageway from Budh Vihar towards Pathar Market Outer Ring Road due to water logging and overflow of sewer water near Y Block Bus Stand Mangolpuri. Kindly plan your journey accordingly.

• Traffic is affected on Main Outer Ring Road in the carriageway from Bhera Enclave Roundabout towards Peeragarhi due to water logging and overflow of sewer water near Nagin Lake Apptt, Peeragarhi. Kindly plan your journey accordingly.