Delhi Rains: Roads in elements of the nationwide capital became rivers after heavy rains pounded Delhi on Wednesday, July 23 morning. A number of movies of individuals both swimming, or boating in a number of waterlogged areas, surfaced on social media.
Add to that, Aam Admi Social gathering minister and ex-CM Atishi’s sarcastic ‘congratulations’ to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta.
“Many congratulations to Chief Minister @gupta_rekha for beginning water sports activities in Delhi!” Atishi quipped on X, posting a visible of individuals making an attempt to wade via knee-level deep rainwaters, with some commuters strolling with their bike as a substitute of driving it via the waterlogged space.
Different movies posted by the ex-CM additionally present individuals swimming in waist deep waters, or boating.
Site visitors disruptions occurred through which areas?
Moreover waterlogging following the extreme downpour, traffic disruptions were reported from several parts of Delhi, together with South Delhi, Southeast Delhi, North Delhi, ITO, South Extension, NH-8, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Street, Nehru Place, East of Kailash, and Colony Street, amongst others.
As of 11.30 am, Safdarjung recorded 9.1 mm of rainfall, whereas different stations reported the next quantities: Lodhi Street 11.2 mm and Pragati Maidan 6 mm. Between 5:30 am and eight:30 am, Safdarjung recorded 5.6 mm of rain, whereas different areas noticed greater totals: Pragati Maidan 16.6 mm, Pusa 10 mm, Janakpuri 9.5 mm, and Najafgarh 2 mm, as per knowledge from the climate observatory.
IMD climate forecast for Delhi
The India Meteorological Division(IMD) has issued a yellow alert, for Delhi on Wednesday, July 23, warning of cloudy skies with reasonable spells of rain in direction of the night time.
Authorities have suggested residents to remain indoors, keep away from travelling, adhere to visitors updates, avoid electrical poles and wires, and chorus from sheltering beneath bushes.
The showers led to a drop in temperature, offering reduction to residents affected by the humidity, stated the IMD.
