New Delhi
Today is Rakshabandhan and heavy rains in Delhi-NCR have disturbed life. The rains submerged many areas of the national capital Delhi, Noida and Gurugram. Water came to the knees on the roads. Traffic jams were created everywhere. Flight operations have also been affected. A large number of flights are also delayed.
The situation is bad due to waterlogging in Delhi. MPs have flats on BD Marg. Waterlogging is being seen here just in front of the Narmada apartment. Waterlogging has become common in this part due to heavy rains in Delhi. When the water level increases, drains are opened for drainage.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert in Delhi-NCR. Heavy to heavy rains and thunderstorms are expected to occur throughout the day. Especially in eastern and central Delhi, there is a possibility of heavy rains.
Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi advised passengers to contact their respective airline for information about flights. The airport administration said that the weather is unfavorable. However, operations are normal at this time. Indigo and SpiceJet asked the passengers to remain alert about traffic jams in the city. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has clarified that no flight diversion has taken place at IGI Airport due to rain.
Advisory for airport and passengers
A passenger told Aaj Tak, my flight was landed from Trivandrum at 11:45 pm, but it took more than three hours to reach the house (Mayur Vihar). While the distance is just 25 km. Sarai Kale Kha had an hour jam and water was filled at least four places.
How much rain did it rain between 5:30 am and 8:30 am?
– Safdarjung: 49.6 mm
– Pusa: 47.0 mm
– Mayur Vihar: 42.0 mm
– Pragati Maidan: 40.6 mm
Difficulties from filling water in many areas
ITO, Munirka Metro Station Gate No.-1, Moti Bagh, APS Colony, Akbar Road, South Avenue, Ranjit Singh Flyover, Mandi House, Minto Road, Sangam Vihar, Vasant Kunj, RK Puram, Connaught Place, Panchkuian Marg are in many places including waterlogging.
The water level of Yamuna was recorded at 204.4 meters at 8 am, which is 10 cm less than 204.5 meters. The danger level is 205.33 meters. That is, the river is currently flowing about 93 cm below the flood level.
The effect of rain in Ghaziabad too
Due to rain since morning, the main road going to NH-9 Vijay Nagar underpass and railway station was flooded. Vehicles were seen passing through the water.
Water up to knees in Noida
Many roads in Noida and Greater Noida are in the grip of waterlogging. Surajpur town was flooded with his knees. People are having trouble coming and going due to waterlogging and the claims of the authority were exposed.
Weather forecast
IMD reported that the maximum temperature is expected to be 36 ° C and the minimum is 27 ° C. The process of rain will continue in Delhi till August 12.
Rain alert in Himachal also
Heavy rains are forecast in the neighboring state of Himachal Pradesh. Orange alert has been issued on August 11 and 12 for 3 districts and Yellow alert for the rest. Since June 20, there have been 202 deaths in rain -related incidents. In August, there is 35% more rainfall than normal, while in Shimla and Mandi districts it is up to 65% above average.
