Tag: waterlogging
Delhi-NCR Red Alert: Heavy Rain Triggers Waterlogging, Traffic Gridlock; Flood Camps Set Up
IMD issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR on Aug 23, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning. Intense showers cooled the city but led to waterlogging and traffic delays. PWD handled at least 10 waterlogging complaints, mostly resolved within an hour. AQI stayed satisfactory at 93, while the Yamuna’s rise prompted flood relief camps in Mayur Vihar. Similar weather is likely into Sunday.
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Delhi Rains: Heavy Showers Cool City But Snarl Traffic and Disrupt Flights
Delhi saw heavy pre-monsoon showers on June 17, cooling the city after a punishing heatwave. Though the rain brought relief, it also caused waterlogged roads, major traffic jams, and disrupted flights. The IMD predicts more rain and thunderstorms, with the southwest monsoon set to arrive ahead of schedule.
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