The IMD has issued an orange alert for the city. | Photo: PTI
Heavy rains lashed many parts of the national capital on Sunday afternoon, causing waterlogging and traffic jams in several areas as the weather office predicted more rains in the Delhi-NCR area in the evening.
The city recorded a minimum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is likely to settle at 32.0 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
At 8:30 a.m. the humidity was at 92 percent.
The IMD has issued an “orange” alert for the city, meaning be “prepared” for extremely adverse weather conditions and possible disruptions to transport, rail and road services.
Central, south, southwest and east Delhi received heavy rainfall today and the latest weather alert from the Met department predicted more rains in Delhi-NCR areas towards the end of the day.
“Moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by moderate thunderstorms and lightning is very likely over Delhi and NCR during the next two hours,” the weatherman said.
The IMD also issued an advisory to Delhiites urging them to stay indoors, secure windows and doors and refrain from unnecessary travel.
“It is recommended to seek safe shelter and avoid tree cover to mitigate risks,” the IMD warned.
The Delhi Traffic Police reported traffic disruptions due to waterlogging in several areas.
“Traffic is affected on Najafgarh-Phirni Highway near Dhansa Stand and Bahadurgarh Stand. Please avoid these stretches and plan your journey accordingly,” the traffic police said in a post on X.
In another post shared with a picture of a road submerged in water due to rain, police said traffic was disrupted on Najafgarh Phirni Road due to waterlogging and breakdown of three buses in a group near Chhawla Stand.
According to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, they received 12 complaints at the Central Control Room (HQ) between 6 am and 2 pm.
According to data released by the MCD, seven calls were received about flooding at different points and four about fallen trees.
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First published: August 11, 2024 | 19:02 IS
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