Delhi Police Traffic Alert: Heavy Rain Causes Severe Waterlogging, Traffic Disruptions - AVOID These Routes

Delhi-NCR was struck by heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, on Friday morning, causing severe waterlogging and significant traffic disruptions in several key areas.

Major roads and underpasses have been affected by the deluge, creating challenges for commuters and prompting advisories from the Delhi traffic police.

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Delhi Police Traffic Alert Amid Heavy Rainfall

Traffic on Anuvrat Marg has been heavily impacted in both directions from 100 Foota Red Light and Lado Sarai Red Light due to waterlogging. Severe waterlogging has also disrupted traffic on the Dhaula Kuan Flyover on Ring Road, affecting movement from Naraina towards Moti Bagh in both directions.

Similar issues have been faced on Vir Banda Bairagi Marg at the Azad Market underpass, affecting both carriageways.

Significant traffic disruptions have also been reported on Aurobindo Marg in both directions from INA towards AIIMS, due to waterlogging under the AIIMS Flyover.

On the Outer Ring Road, traffic has been impacted on both carriageways from Shantivan to ISBT and in the opposite direction due to waterlogging near Y-point Saleemgarh and Nigambodh Ghat.

Commuters are being advised by the Delhi Traffic Police to stay informed and plan their travel routes in advance to avoid heavily waterlogged areas.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that this weather pattern will continue over the next few days, featuring generally cloudy skies and varying levels of rainfall with strong winds. For June 28, light to moderate rain or thunderstorms have been predicted, with wind speeds reaching up to 35 km/h, as reported by Times Of India.

The weather is anticipated to be slightly cooler on June 29, with a high of 36°C and a low of 28°C, alongside light to moderate rain or thunderstorms, and winds reaching speeds of 30-40 km/h. Temperatures are expected to decrease to 34°C on June 30, with moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds predicted.