Heavy Rain in Delhi Causes Severe Waterlogging, Traffic Snarls | Check Routes to Avoid

New Delhi: Heavy overnight rainfall has led to severe waterlogging in several parts of New Delhi, causing significant traffic disruptions across the city on Thursday morning. Key roads in the Capital have been blocked, creating challenges for commuters, especially those heading to work early in the morning.

Traffic Disruption after Severe Waterlogging

Major roads, including GT Karnal Road, Mehrauli Badarpur Road, Rohtak Road near APS Colony, and sections of Outer Ring Road, were severely affected. The Delhi Traffic Police issued advisories urging commuters to avoid these routes and seek alternative paths.

In response to the situation, the Delhi Traffic Police issued advisories for all commuters, urging them to plan their travel accordingly and avoid waterlogged areas. Authorities have advised office-goers and others on essential trips to be cautious and consider alternative routes to avoid delays.

Key locations such as Sarita Vihar, Qutub Minar Metro Station, Saket, Mukarba Chowk, and Mahipalpur experienced significant waterlogging. The road from Nangloi to Tikri Border on Rohtak Road was particularly hard-hit, with repeated waterlogging causing considerable damage and creating potholes. The GGR Underpass and the Ring Road section under the Dhaula Kuan flyover, a crucial route to the airport, were also submerged.

Authorities ramped up pumping efforts at the Dhaula Kuan site, which had been waterlogged just last Friday. The downpour also led to a series of bus breakdowns and the uprooting of trees in areas like MB Road near Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Vasant Vihar, RK Puram, Greater Kailash, Rohini Sector 15, and Aya Nagar.

Delhi Rains Update

Safdarjung weather station in Delhi, recorded 77.1mm of rainfall in the 24 hours leading up to 8:30 am, with much of it (63mm) falling between 2:30 and 5:30 am. Lodhi Road recorded an even higher total of 92.2mm, with 89.6mm falling overnight. Other areas like Southwest Delhi’s Palam saw 54.5mm of rain, while Ayanagar recorded 62.4mm. North, east, and west Delhi saw moderate rainfall, with Delhi University logging 17mm, Mayur Vihar 30.5mm, and Pitampura 26.5mm.

An IMD official attributed the heavy rainfall to a combination of a western disturbance, a cyclonic circulation over Uttar Pradesh, and a deep depression over Saurashtra in Gujarat.

The IMD's yellow alert for Wednesday and Thursday suggested that the rain could continue to disrupt daily life, with only scattered light rain expected on Friday and Saturday.