Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to moderate to heavy rain on Saturday morning, leading to waterlogging in several areas. A thick blanket of clouds covered the city and adjoining regions, causing reduced visibility in some locations.
In Delhi, areas such as Janpath, ITO, Minto Road, Ashram, Anand Vihar, and Mayur Vihar experienced significant rainfall early in the morning. Similarly, several locations in Noida and Faridabad were also drenched. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that the possibility of heavy rain and a cloudy sky will continue throughout the day.
The Regional Meteorological Centre reported that “light to moderate rainfall accompanied by light thunderstorms and lightning is very likely to occur in North Delhi, North-East Delhi, Central Delhi, New Delhi, South Delhi, South-East Delhi, East Delhi, and regions in the NCR including Loni Dehat, Hindon AF Station, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Chhapraula, Noida, Dadri, Greater Noida, Faridabad, and Ballabhgarh.”
Additionally, neighboring areas like Gannaur, Sonipat, Sohna, Palwal, and Nuh in Haryana, as well as Baraut, Bagpat, Khekra, Sikandrabad, and Khurja in Uttar Pradesh, are also expected to receive rain.
On Friday, the weather department had predicted that “fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is very likely over Delhi along with Punjab and Haryana-Chandigarh on July 13.”
The heavy rain has caused disruptions in daily life, with reports of waterlogging in several parts of Delhi and NCR. Commuters faced difficulties due to the flooded roads, and the traffic movement was significantly slowed down. Authorities are on alert, monitoring the situation closely, and taking necessary measures to ensure the safety and convenience of residents.
The IMD’s forecast indicates that Delhi and NCR should brace for more showers, potentially leading to further disruptions. Residents are advised to stay updated with the weather reports and plan their activities accordingly to avoid inconvenience. The ongoing monsoon season continues to bring much-needed relief from the scorching heat but also presents challenges in the form of waterlogging and traffic snarls.
