Delhi Rains: Waterlogging Continues At Delhi's UPSC Coaching Centre Location Where Three Lives Were Lost

The streets of Old Rajinder Nagar continue to see heightened student protests amid severe waterlogging, following the tragic deaths of three students due to rainwater logging in the basement of a coaching institute on July 27.

The heavy monsoon rains have exacerbated the flooding in the area, causing significant disruptions to daily life and highlighting the poor drainage infrastructure.

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The incident on July 27 has sparked outrage among students and residents, leading to ongoing demonstrations demanding immediate action and accountability from local authorities.

Protesters have criticized the administration for not addressing the persistent waterlogging issues, which they claim contributed to the fatal incident. They are calling for improved drainage systems and better safety measures in coaching institutes to prevent such tragedies in the future.

In response, local officials have assured the public that they are taking steps to address the waterlogging problem and ensure the safety of all residents and students in the area.

However, the protests show no sign of abating as demonstrators continue to push for swift and decisive action.

Heavy Rain Brings Relief But Disrupts Delhi-NCR

Several parts of Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) were hit by heavy spells of showers on Wednesday evening, bringing much-needed relief from the humid weather.

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Severe waterlogging was triggered by the heavy rainfall in parts of Delhi-NCR, adversely affecting traffic. Multiple areas, including Lutyen's Delhi, Kashmere Gate, and Rajinder Nagar, were inundated following the heavy rain, as reported by PTI.

At least ten flights were diverted from Delhi's IGI airport due to the bad weather. A red alert was issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for most parts of the capital and its adjoining areas until 9pm. A 'red' warning calls for action and vigilance.

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"Clouds have converged over Delhi from all four sectors. Widespread Light/Moderate Rainfall with isolated Intense to very intense Spell (3-5cm/hr) likely over Delhi during the next 2 hours," was stated in the IMD's latest update.

Moderate rainfall and thunderstorms were predicted by the IMD for North Delhi, Central Delhi, New Delhi, South Delhi, South-East Delhi, East Delhi, and other parts of the NCR.

The weather agency advised that the showers were likely to cause slippery roads, low visibility, disruption in traffic, and localised waterlogging in low-lying areas. Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena cautioned officers to remain alert in light of the heavy downpour in Delhi.

"Apart from ensuring minimum inconvenience to people in general, they were advised to specifically address issues at sites prone to waterlogging, including coaching centres," was written by Saxena on X.

Delhi's average maximum temperature in July was recorded at 35.8°C, slightly above the long-period average (LPA). However, high humidity levels - over 50% on most days in July - led to a Heat Index (HI) or 'real feel' of 45.8°C, making it feel significantly warmer than the recorded maximum temperature, according to the IMD.

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On Tuesday, the highest maximum temperature for the month this year in Delhi was recorded, with the mercury settling at 39.3 degrees Celsius, five notches above the season's normal.

On Wednesday morning, a minimum temperature of 30.4 degrees Celsius was recorded in the city, 3.3 notches above the season's normal. The humidity level stood at 63% at 5.30pm. According to the IMD, intermittent showers are likely in the national