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Last updated: 08 July 2023 at 16:43 IST
Vehicles move across a road filled with water after monsoon rains in New Delhi on July 6, 2023. (PTI)
This was the first heavy rain of the season in Delhi. An “orange alert” is issued for the entirety of Saturday, and a yellow alert for Sunday
With more rain expected during the day, Delhi on Saturday experienced heavy and continuous downpours, submerging many areas under water, causing prolonged traffic jams and leaving normal life out of control.
The Indian Meteorological Department said this was the first heavy rain of the season.
For today, the “orange alert” remains in place, and the “yellow alert” for Sunday.
As of 2:30 pm on Saturday, 98.7 mm of rain was recorded by the Safdarjung Observatory, and 111.4 mm by the Ridge Observatory.
More precipitation forecast
The IMD predicted generally cloudy skies with heavy rain during the day today.
Light to moderate rain intensity will continue in Amonanagar, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Assand, Savedon, Panipat, Johanna, Janur, Meham, Sonipat, Rohtak, Kharkhuda, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Mattanhill, Jhajar, Kausali, Suhana, Royari ( Haryana) told IMD.
risk of waterlogging
It has been raining since last night and throughout the day, resulting in waterlogging in most areas and heavy inundation in low-lying areas.
The early morning rain disturbed many passengers who had difficulties reaching their destinations.
Heavy waterlogging has been reported from Busa Road, Pragati Maidan, Mathura Road.
The PWD has already received at least 15 complaints of waterlogging since the morning.
“Apart from these, we have also received complaints about waterlogging on other spaces belonging to MCD (Delhi Municipal Corporation) or other agencies. We have forwarded those complaints. The situation is under control so far. The road around Guru Tegh Bahadur College, said an official of PWD Khalsa at the North Campus of Delhi University experienced waterlogging, causing inconvenience to the occupants.”
#He watches | Delhi | Police barricades have been set up at the Minto Bridge Tunnel to stop traffic as it is witnessing severe waterlogging in many parts of the city after continuous rains. pic.twitter.com/STkaoeHbPu
– Ani (ANI) July 8, 2023
temperatures after it rains
After the rains, Delhi’s temperature dropped to 25 degrees Celsius, three degrees lower than the season average. Humidity was recorded at 96 percent.
The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in the ‘satisfactory’ category with a reading of 79 at 9.00am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
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