Delhi-NCR rains: IMD issues red alert as heavy rainfall inundates roads in national capital

Intense monsoon showers continue to cause waterlogging and traffic disruptions in Delhi-NCR on Friday. (Pic/ PTI)

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR as intense showers continue to affect several parts of the region as parts of the national capital experienced relentless rainfall on Friday.

The rains provided respite from the heat and humidity but triggered extensive waterlogging and severe traffic congestion across several parts of the region.

The southwest monsoon lashed the national capital and surrounding regions after days of warm and humid weather. Waterlogging reported across Delhi and Noida

Continuous rainfall led to waterlogging in Durga Vihar in south Delhi, while heavy rain also flooded Deoli Road.

According to IANS, in neighbouring Noida, Uttar Pradesh, heavy rainfall caused severe waterlogging at the Sector 95 underpass, where an ambulance got stranded in deep water beneath the Mahamaya Flyover.

Major roads witness traffic congestion

Apart from waterlogging, traffic congestion was reported on several major routes across Delhi, including Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, ITO, Wazirabad Road, Patel Road, Rohtak Road, Shankar Road, the Kirti Nagar stretch, the Delhi-Jaipur Highway, Peeragarhi and Shaheen Bagh.

Traffic snarls were also reported in parts of east Delhi, including GT Road, GTB Enclave and Dilshad Garden, the news agency reported.

Meanwhile, social media users shared visuals of waterlogging from several other localities, including Dakshinpuri, Okhla, Sangam Vihar, Sainik Farms and stretches of Mehrauli-Badarpur Road.

IMD cites multiple weather systems

The IMD said the ongoing spell of heavy rainfall is being driven by a rare combination of multiple weather systems active over northern India.

The weather department warned that intense monsoon showers could continue to cause waterlogging, traffic disruptions and localised flooding, particularly in low-lying areas.

Weather forecast and advisory

According to the IMD, the maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to remain between 31 degrees Celsius and 33 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to range between 22 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius. Surface winds are expected to blow at speeds of 10-15 kmph.

The Meteorological Department has advised residents of Delhi and the NCR to remain cautious while travelling and avoid waterlogged areas as heavy rainfall continues across the region.

(With IANS inputs)