Delhi on red alert as heavy rain floods roads, disrupts NCR traffic

Heavy monsoon showers battered Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday, inundating roads, triggering massive traffic snarls and disrupting normal life, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed the national capital under a red alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall.According to agency reports,from the early hours of the morning, relentless rain led to widespread waterlogging across several parts of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Bulandshahr, leaving key roads submerged and slowing traffic to a crawl. Office-goers and school commuters faced long delays as flooded stretches and reduced visibility hampered vehicular movement across the region.

VIDEO | Delhi: Heavy rainfall triggers severe waterlogging in the Sadar Bazar area, disrupting normal movement. Civic authorities deploy water pumps to drain the accumulated rainwater.#DelhiRains #Monsoon #SadarBazaar

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The IMD warned that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue throughout the day, urging residents to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel.The weather department has also forecast widespread rainfall across Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and western Uttar Pradesh until July 10, with the possibility of intense spells causing further waterlogging and traffic disruptions.Authorities advised motorists to drive cautiously, avoid waterlogged roads wherever possible and follow traffic advisories issued by local administrations.

#WATCH | Delhi | Traffic snarls on NH-24 near Akshardham temple as the national capital has been receiving continuous rain since last night pic.twitter.com/HDCaabF4Jg

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In view of the deteriorating weather conditions, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reviewed the preparedness of government agencies and directed all departments to remain on high alert to tackle rain-related emergencies.According to the Chief Minister's Office, emergency response teams from the Public Works Department (PWD), Delhi Jal Board (DJB)and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)have been deployed across the city to drain flooded roads, clear blocked drains and restore smooth traffic movement.Officials said pumps and machinery have been positioned at vulnerable locations to quickly remove accumulated rainwater and minimise inconvenience to commuters.

"Waterlogging situation on all major Delhi roads is under control. All government agencies are on alert following Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's orders. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has taken stock of the situation from officials. Teams from the Jal Board, PWD, and Municipal…

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The IMD cautioned that persistent rainfall could lead to further waterlogging in low-lying areas, temporary disruptions in transport services and slower traffic during peak hours. Residents have been advised to stay updated with official weather bulletins and avoid venturing out unless necessary during periods of intense rainfall.The fresh spell of monsoon rain has once again exposed the challenges posed by urban flooding in parts of the NCR, even as civic agencies continue efforts to keep roads motorable and ensure essential services remain unaffected.