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.

Traffic Alert
Traffic is affected on W-Point Tilak Bridge road in both the carriageways from A-Point to W-Point and vice-versa due to waterlogging below Tilak Bridge W-point. Kindly plan your journey accordingly. pic.twitter.com/qA4u6dEPZL

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) June 28, 2024

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

Traffic Alert
Traffic is affected on Ring Road in both the carriageways from Naraina towards Moti Bagh and vice-versa due to waterlogging under Dhaula Kuan Flyover. Kindly plan your journey accordingly. pic.twitter.com/Y8X1bOXUcE

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) June 28, 2024

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

Traffic Alert
Traffic is affected on Outer Ring road in both the carriageways from Shantivan towards ISBT and vice-versa due to waterlogging near Y-point Saleemgarh and Nigambodh Ghat. Kindly plan your journey accordingly. pic.twitter.com/9KWsNtILyK

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) June 28, 2024

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.

Traffic Alert
Traffic is affected in both the carriageways on Vir Banda Bairagi Marg due to waterlogging at Azad Market underpass. Kindly plan your journey accordingly. pic.twitter.com/CqHIwarPGI

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) June 28, 2024

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

Traffic Alert
Traffic is affected on Aurobindo Marg in both the carriageways from INA towards AIIMS and vice-versa due to waterlogging under AIIMS Flyover. Kindly plan your journey accordingly. pic.twitter.com/Q2B2KneyxA

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) June 28, 2024

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.