Heavy rain lashes Delhi, causing traffic diversions and waterlogging

Delhi experienced heavy rains and thunderstorms on Friday, bringing much-needed relief from the humid weather. The downpour led to waterlogging and traffic disruptions across several parts of the city.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted more showers in the next two hours in Delhi and the NCR region. Satellite imagery showed convective clouds over South Haryana, Delhi NCR, and Uttar Pradesh, with a possibility of light to moderate rainfall with occasionally intense spells, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds.

The weather agency warned of flooding of roads, water logging in low-lying areas, closure of underpasses, and disruption of traffic due to the showers.

The Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory, warning of traffic disruption on Syama Prasad Mukherjee Marg due to water logging at Chatta Rail Chowk. The police also indicated diversion points at Chatta Rail Red Light and Lothian Road and further suggested alternative routes for commuters.

Commuters coming from NS Marg towards ISBT Kashmiri Gate were advised to take a left turn from Chatta Rail Red Light and travel along Kodia Pul–ODRS Pul Mithai–Mori Gate Boulevard Road to reach ISBT Kashmiri Gate.

Commuters coming from the ISBT towards NS Marg were advised to follow the route of ISBT Kashmiri Gate Boulevard Road–Mori Gate–Pul Duffrin ODRS Kodia Pul–NS Marg.

(With ANI input)