Rain Batters Delhi, Triggers Waterlogging In Multiple Areas

Several parts of Delhi were hit by heavy rainfall on Sunday, offering a welcome break from the prevailing humidity but also resulting in significant waterlogging across the city.

Commuters wade through a waterlogged road amid heavy rain, in New Delhi on July 29. (Photo: ANI)

Several parts of Delhi experienced heavy rainfall on Sunday, providing a welcome respite from the prevailing humidity, but also resulting in significant waterlogging across the city.

Areas such as Vijay Chowk, Connaught Place, Minto Bridge, Sarojini Nagar, AIIMS, and Panchkuian Marg experienced intense downpours. Showers were also recorded in areas like Janpath and Lajpat Nagar.

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Heavy waterlogging was witnessed in the Deoli assembly constituency, causing a lot of inconvenience to commuters. The overnight rains caused widespread disruptions, especially in busy areas like Connaught Place, where roads were inundated due to heavy rains.

IMD Forecast 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the Delhi-NCR region. The weather forecast predicts light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 40 km/h. Light showers are expected to persist in Delhi and nearby areas through August 5.

Air Quality 

Delhi's air quality remained in the "satisfactory" category on Sunday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 79 at 7 PM, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The CPCB classifies AQI readings as: 0-50 (good), 51-100 (satisfactory), 101-200 (moderate), 201-300 (poor), 301-400 (very poor), and 401-500 (severe). 

Temperature 

The maximum temperature in Delhi on Saturday was recorded at 33.7 degrees Celsius, 0.7 degrees below the seasonal average.

The minimum temperature was recorded at 25.7 degrees Celsius, 1.4 degrees below normal. Despite the rain, the relative humidity remained high at 81 per cent till 8:30 am on Saturday.

Delhi CM Reviews Waterlogging Situation

With incessant rain causing waterlogging on roads, slowing traffic, and making commuting difficult for residents, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inspected the waterlogging situation in the ITO area.

Chief Minister Gupta said that clear instructions have been issued to officials to ensure effective drainage arrangements.

"Today, a surprise inspection of the waterlogging situation was conducted in ITO. Interacted with local people to gather information about the actual situation. Clear instructions have been given to officials to ensure proper arrangements for prompt water drainage during heavy rainfall," CM Gupta posted on X.

Chief Minister Gupta said that work is being expedited on a plan for modern drainage systems and emphasized that her government’s goal is to make Delhi a place where the monsoon brings relief, not trouble.

"The Delhi government is identifying all those areas in the capital where waterlogging occurs repeatedly during the rains. Work is being expedited on a plan for modern drainage systems, real-time monitoring, and rapid response units to provide permanent solutions at these locations. Our goal is- a Delhi where the monsoon becomes a relief, not a trouble," she said. 

(With ANI Inputs)