Delhi experienced a deluge of rainfall this week, leaving the city grappling with widespread waterlogging and significant traffic disruptions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecast rain, and on Monday, the national capital was hit by a wave of showers, affecting numerous areas, including iconic landmarks like India Gate, Janpath Road, and residential neighborhoods like RK Puram, Kalindikunj, and Gandhinagar.
The rain brought with it a cascade of challenges, as roads quickly succumbed to waterlogging, leading to severe traffic congestion across the city. Several commuters took to social media, sharing their experiences of the gridlock in areas like Khanpur, Moti Bagh, and Chhattarpur.
The Delhi Police were quick to respond to the situation, issuing advisories urging commuters to plan their peak-hour travel carefully due to the widespread traffic snarls. The police highlighted several affected roads on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
On National Highway-48, both carriageways from Dhaula Kuan towards Mahipalpur and vice-versa were impacted by waterlogging. Similarly, Press Enclave Road saw traffic disruptions on the carriageway from Saket court towards Malviya Nagar due to waterlogging near the Hauz Rani red light. Road No. 13 from Kalindi Kunj towards Okhla Estate Road was also affected by waterlogging and potholes, causing traffic delays.
Rohtak Road experienced similar issues, with traffic being disrupted on both carriageways due to potholes and waterlogging. The police advised commuters to avoid Mundka and take an alternate route.
The waterlogging extended to other major roads as well, affecting traffic on Ring Road, both carriageways of the Outer Ring Road, Safdarjang towards Dhaula Kuan, and Badarpur towards Mehrauli.
Delhi and its surrounding areas in the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced incessant rainfall on Wednesday, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Tuesday saw light to moderate rain, and the skies remained overcast throughout the day. On August 29th, heavy rainfall lashed the capital, leading to severe waterlogging and traffic chaos. The ongoing rainfall and its aftermath continue to pose challenges for Delhi residents, underscoring the need for effective urban planning and infrastructure to manage such weather events.
