Delhi rains: Heavy downpour causes waterlogging, traffic jams in several areas | VIDEO
Delhi weather update: Due to the waterlogging caused by the incessant rains, traffic in many parts of Delhi has been severely disrupted, causing delays and inconvenience for commuters. Authorities are on alert as more rain is expected in the coming days.
Delhi experienced heavy rainfall early Thursday, leading to significant waterlogging and traffic jams in several areas. Visuals from Dhaula Kuan and near Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib show the impact of the downpour.
The National Capital Region (NCR) has been receiving continuous rain since Tuesday, with light to moderate showers reported. The overcast sky persisted, and Wednesday saw heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, further exacerbating the situation in the city.
#WATCH | Several areas of Delhi face waterlogging following overnight heavy rainfall. Visuals around Dhaula Kuan, near APS Colony. pic.twitter.com/h1ml2EUaaY
— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2024
Continued rainfall forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued widespread rainfall for Delhi and surrounding regions throughout the week. The recent downpours follow a period of humid conditions, contributing to the current weather challenges.
Record rainfall in August
Delhi’s Safdarjung observatory, the city’s official weather station, recorded a minimum temperature of 23.4°C on Wednesday, three degrees below normal. The maximum temperature reached 34°C, with the IMD predicting a slight rise in temperatures in the coming days.
This August, Delhi recorded its highest rainfall in a decade, with 269.9 mm of rain as of August 22, surpassing the previous record set in August 2013. The unusual weather pattern is attributed to a cyclonic circulation over southeast Uttar Pradesh and an east-west trough extending to the Bay of Bengal.
News Source:- INDIA TV
