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Mint
6 days ago
- Climate
- Mint
‘Who needs Disneyland…': Delhi-NCR rain sparks meme-fest online; Gurugram residents slam admin after waterlogging
Amid the heavy rains in North India, Gurugram residents and commuters were stuck in traffic jams, as severe waterlogging brought the city to a halt. Traffic jams on Sohna Road, Golf Course Road, and the Jaipur Expressway were most prominent. Not only this, water entered homes in low-lying parts of the city. To ease congestion and clear water, Traffic police and civic teams have been deployed. Stuck for hours, several officegoers even reportedly booked hotels in Udyog Vihar and they were sold out. Citing more rains, institutions were asked to remain closed for the day in view of rains on Thursday. While, officegoers were asked to work from home on Thursday. Among the places where waterlogging was observed included Nehru Place, Aurobindo Marg, Kailash Colony, Lajpat Nagar, Siri Fort Road, the Chirag Delhi flyover, Outer Ring Road, G K Marg, Rail Bhawan, Akshardham, Ashram, ITO, Pul Prahladpur, M B Road, M G Road, Old Rohtak Road, Shadipur, Madhuban Chowk and National Highway 8. By evening around 29 complaints of waterlogging were received at the PWD control room. Following the rains, social media users shared memes on the internet and slammed the administration. One wrote, 'For the unversed this is very road where apartments are sold for over 100 crores. #GurgaonRains turns Golf course road into river. Venice vibes and door step thrill surely deserves this price.' Another wrote, 'Who buys ₹ 10 crore flat in Gurgaon without even looking at the basic infrastructure? Just 30 minutes of rain and the roads turn into rivers. Gurgaon feels like a bubble—propped up by investors and NRIs pumping air into it.' A third commented, 'Who needs #Disneyland when entire city becomes a free water park every #GurgaonRains . This is OG #Gurgaon #Gurugram giving you free adventure rides. Get your vehicle and plunge to have real adrenaline rush from maneuvering potholes,traffic and these rivers.' A fourth user wrote, 'Same problem every year at Subhas Chowk.'
Mint
7 days ago
- Climate
- Mint
Heavy rain leads to severe waterlogging, traffic snarls in Delhi, Gurgaon
Delhi and several areas of the National Capital Region (NCR) were hit by heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening. The intense showers led to waterlogging in various parts of Gurugram, Haryana, causing major traffic disruptions and inconvenience for commuters. Waterlogging and traffic disruptions were reported from several parts of the city, including Nehru Place, Aurobindo Marg, Kailash Colony, Lajpat Nagar, Siri Fort Road, the Chirag Delhi flyover, Outer Ring Road, G K Marg, Rail Bhawan, Akshardham, Ashram, ITO, Pul Prahladpur, M B Road, M G Road, Old Rohtak Road, Shadipur, Madhuban Chowk and National Highway 8. Between 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm, the Najafgarh weather station recorded 60 mm of rainfall, followed by Aya Nagar (50.5 mm), Pragati Maidan (37 mm), North Campus (22 mm), Pusa (30 mm), Palam (14.4 mm), IGNOU (11.5 mm), Janakpuri (4 mm), Naraina (6.5 mm) and Lodhi Road (1.5 mm). Meanwhile, the primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded just 1.4 mm of rainfall. Earlier in the day, there was no alert for the city but by afternoon, an "orange" alert was issued. In the latest weather update, the alert was further escalated to "red". The IMD said moderate to intense rainfall, accompanied by a moderate thunderstorm and lightning, is very likely to occur across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Delhi on Wednesday recorded a minimum temperature of 26.4 degrees Celsius, with the weather office predicting moderate rain. The relative humidity at 8.30 am was 81 per cent. The maximum temperature is expected to settle at 34 degrees Celsius.
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Climate
- Indian Express
After sluggish start to monsoon, rain lashes Delhi-NCR, showers likely today
After playing hide and seek for 11 days — since its onset on June 29 — the monsoon finally showed its hand in Delhi on Wednesday evening. Dark clouds, which loomed over the Capital for most of the day, gave way to showers in the evening, bringing much-needed relief to the residents and causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions in several areas. Rain also lashed National Capital Region (NCR) cities like Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, and Faridabad, among others. The rain came as a respite, especially after Delhi witnessed a sluggish start to the monsoon in July. Until Wednesday, 18.3 mm of rainfall had been recorded at Safdarjung – considered to be Delhi's base observatory – against a long period average (LPA) of 204.7 mm for the month. The skies had turned a brooding grey well before the downpour, with the humidity level touching 81%. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) went on to sound a red alert at 6.30 pm — until then, the city was under an orange alert — while also issuing a public advisory, asking residents to stay indoors. On the impact expected, it warned of localised flooding and electrocution hazards. At 8.30 pm again, the IMD issued another red alert — indicating the need to stay vigilant and take action — for Northeast and Southwest NCR for two hours, with a forecast of moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. The rest of the Delhi-NCR remained under a orange alert, indicating the need to be prepared. 'An eastward-moving cloud cluster is likely to cause moderate rainfall at most places with heavy rainfall at isolated locations, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds gusting up to 50 kmph during the next two hours,' an IMD official had said in the evening. Waterlogging and traffic disruptions were reported from several parts of the city, including Nehru Place, Aurobindo Marg, Kailash Colony, Lajpat Nagar, Siri Fort Road, the Chirag Delhi flyover, Outer Ring Road, G K Marg, Rail Bhawan, Akshardham, Ashram, ITO, Pul Prahladpur, M B Road, M G Road, Old Rohtak Road, Shadipur, Madhuban Chowk and National Highway 8. Between 5.30 pm and 8.30 pm, the Najafgarh weather station recorded 60 mm of rainfall, followed by Aya Nagar (50.5 mm), Pragati Maidan (37 mm), North Campus (22 mm), Pusa (30 mm), Palam (14.4 mm), IGNOU (11.5 mm), Janakpuri (4 mm), Naraina (6.5 mm) and Lodhi Road (1.5 mm). Meanwhile, the primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded just 1.4 mm of rainfall. In the Capital, the maximum temperature settled at 35.6 degrees Celsius and the minimum at 26.4 degrees, both a notch below normal, on Wednesday. The forecast for Thursday indicates a generally cloudy sky with moderate rain. Delhi's air quality index (AQI) remained in the satisfactory category at 81, as per Central Pollution Control Board data.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
Heavy rain causes waterlogging, traffic snarls in parts of city
Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi on Wednesday, causing severe waterlogging and traffic snarls. Waterlogging and traffic disruptions were reported from several areas, including Nehru Place, Aurobindo Marg, Kailash Colony, Lajpat Nagar, Siri Fort Road, Chirag Dilli flyover, Outer Ring Road, G.K. Marg, Rail Bhawan, Akshardham, Ashram, and ITO. Traffic was also disrupted near the Zakhira railway underpass due to waterlogging in the area, said Delhi Traffic Police. Meanwhile, the IGI Airport advised passengers to use the Delhi Metro for transit. The rain was accompanied by lightning and strong winds with speeds of up to 50 kmph, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). While the official weather station at Safdarjung received only 1.4 mm of rainfall between 5.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m., the weather station at Najafgarh received 60 mm during the same period. Other stations that registered heavy rainfall included Ayanagar (50.5 mm), Pragati Maidan (37 mm), North Campus (22 mm), and Pusa (30 mm). Other areas such as IGNOU (11.5 mm), Janakpuri (4 mm), Naraina (6.5 mm) and Lodhi Road (1.5 mm) received moderate showers. The Public Works Department control room received 29 waterlogging complaints. The IMD issued a 'red alert' for Delhi on Wednesday evening, indicating the need for vigilance and precaution as more rain is expected over the next 24 hours. The weather department has forecast a 'generally cloudy sky with moderate rain accompanied by lightning' for Thursday. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 32 and 24 degrees Celsius respectively.
NDTV
7 days ago
- Climate
- NDTV
Waterlogging, Traffic Jam After Heavy Rain Hits Parts Of Delhi
New Delhi: Rains lashed parts of Delhi on Wednesday, leading to waterlogging and traffic disruptions in several areas, with the city under a "red" alert for more showers. #WATCH | Heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi, visuals near Kartavya Path. — ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025 Waterlogging and traffic disruptions were reported from Arvind Marg, G K Marg, Rail Bhawan, Akshardham, Ashram, ITO, Pul Prahladpur, M B Road, M G Road, Old Rohtak Road, Shadipur, Madhuban Chowk and National Highway 8. Meanwhile, in its latest nowcast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a "red" alert for Delhi, which, according to the colour code, indicates the need to stay vigilant and take action. #WATCH | Heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi. Visuals from the GRG Road, which is waterlogged. — ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2025 Earlier in the day, there was no alert for the city, but by afternoon, an "orange" alert was issued. In the latest weather update, the alert was further escalated to "red". The IMD said moderate to intense rainfall, accompanied by a moderate thunderstorm and lightning, is very likely to occur across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). The department also said an eastward-moving cloud cluster is likely to cause moderate rainfall at most places, with heavy rainfall at isolated locations, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds with speeds of 30 to 40 kilometres per hour, gusting up to 50 kmph, on Wednesday evening. Light to moderate rainfall has already been reported from the eastern parts of the city. Under the influence of the cloud cluster, thunderstorms and moderate to intense rain have been forecast. The department has urged people to avoid open spaces, refrain from taking shelter under trees, stay away from weak walls and unstable structures, and avoid going near water bodies. The maximum temperature was recorded at 35.6 degrees Celsius, a notch below the average, the IMD said. The minimum temperature was 26.4 degrees Celsius, 1.5 notches below normal. The relative humidity at 8:30 am and 5:30 pm was 81 per cent and 58 per cent respectively. The air quality was recorded in the "satisfactory" category as the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 81 at 4 pm. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".
