The National Capital Region (NCR), including Delhi, has been drenched in an unprecedented amount of rainfall over the past few days. The relentless downpours have pushed September’s rainfall figures beyond the record-breaking annual and seasonal averages, culminating in Delhi exceeding the 1,000 mm rainfall mark for the month. This marks the highest precipitation the city has seen since 2021 and the second highest in the past decade.
While the relentless rain has brought relief from the scorching summer heat, it has also resulted in widespread waterlogging and traffic congestion across the city. On Friday, the heavy downpours caused significant traffic jams in various parts of Gurugram, including Hero Honda Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, and IFFCO Chowk. The downpour also forced the diversion of flights at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport, and prompted the closure of subways for pedestrians and non-motorized transport (NMT).
In anticipation of further rainfall, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR on Saturday, downgrading the previous day’s orange alert warning. The intermittent but frequent wet spells are expected to continue throughout the weekend.
Authorities are urging residents to take necessary precautions and stay informed about the latest weather updates. With more showers predicted, the city is bracing for potential disruptions and further challenges due to waterlogging and traffic congestion.
