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Delhi, the national capital of India, experienced heavy rainfall on Wednesday, leading to widespread waterlogging and significant traffic disruptions across the city. The downpour caused major congestion in various areas, including South, Central, and North Delhi, as well as in the neighboring cities of Noida and Gurugram.
The Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory due to severe waterlogging at Mundka, which heavily impacted traffic flow on Rohtak Road. Earlier in the day, traffic was also affected on the GTK Road due to waterlogging, as well as on Ring Road in the carriageway from Safdarjung Hospital towards Dhaula Kuan.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by light thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds with speeds ranging from 30 to 40 km/h, in the next few hours for Delhi. The Met department issued a yellow alert for the city, indicating potentially worsening weather conditions that could disrupt daily activities.
Both carriageways between Tikri Border and Peeragarhi were affected by the waterlogging, leading to congestion and delays for commuters traveling along this route. The authorities advised commuters to avoid Mundka and utilize alternative routes, suggesting the Jharodha-Najafgarh route or the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) via Najafgarh-Nangloi Road to reach Peeragarhi.
For travelers aiming for Bahadurgarh or Tikri Border, the recommended route was the Outer Ring Road-District Centre Janakpuri-Najafgarh route. The Delhi Traffic Police urged the public and motorists to exercise patience, adhere to traffic rules, and follow the instructions of traffic personnel deployed at various intersections to manage the situation.
Delhi's humidity level was recorded at 85 percent, with the maximum temperature expected to reach 35 degrees Celsius. The heavy rainfall and subsequent waterlogging brought significant challenges to the city's transportation system, highlighting the need for effective drainage and traffic management infrastructure to mitigate the impacts of such weather events.