Intense Rainstorms Bombard Delhi and Surrounding Regions, Causing Flight Delays and Police Warnings Due to Flooding; VIDEOS Provided
Heavy rains and the Raksha Bandhan festival have caused traffic chaos in Delhi, prompting the Delhi Police to issue a traffic advisory. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had earlier predicted a thunderstorm with rain in the city on Saturday, and their forecast has proven accurate.
The Delhi Police have advised commuters to avoid low-lying and waterlogged areas such as Panchkuian Marg, Mathura Road, Shastri Bhawan, RK Puram, Moti Bagh, Kidwai Nagar, New Rohtak Road, Zakhira Railway Underpass, GTK Depot, Jahangirpuri, and Adarsh Nagar, as these areas experienced severe waterlogging and traffic jams.
To circumvent blocked or slow-moving roads, the Delhi Police have recommended using alternate routes. IndiGo and Delhi Airport have also issued similar advisories, urging passengers to take the Delhi Metro for airport access and other travel needs to avoid delays.
All advisories emphasize allowing additional travel time due to slow vehicle movement caused by floods and heavy rainfall. IndiGo and SpiceJet have requested passengers to monitor flight status via their official websites before traveling to the airport, as numerous departures and arrivals were delayed or canceled due to bad weather.
IndiGo has also mentioned that several roads across Delhi are currently blocked or experiencing slow movement. As a result, commuters are advised to avoid old GT Road to reduce congestion during heavy rain.
Over 100 flights have been delayed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport on Saturday morning. SpiceJet has advised passengers to keep a check on their flight status via their website. The maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to be 36 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature is expected to be 27 degrees Celsius.
Heavy rainfall occurred in Delhi and surrounding areas on Friday night and early Saturday morning. As of the current information, no flights have been diverted from IGI airport.
Commuters are urged to stay updated on the weather conditions and follow the traffic advisories to ensure a safe and smooth journey during these challenging times.
News reports suggest that several areas in India, particularly Delhi, have experienced severe waterlogging and traffic jams due to heavy rainfall. As a result, the India Meteorological Department's weather forecast for thunderstorms and rain in Delhi on Saturday has proven accurate. IndiGo and Delhi Airport have advised commuters and passengers to use alternate routes, take the Delhi Metro for airport access, and monitor flight status due to numerous flight delays or cancellations. Meanwhile, weather-forecasting agencies urge commuters to stay updated on the weather conditions and follow traffic advisories for a safe and smooth journey.
