Delhi-NCR rain alert: Heavy rainfall pounded national capital on Thursday morning adding to the misery caused by swollen Yamuna that is flowing above danger mark. The floodwaters entered homes and several low-lying areas were inundated which prompted evacuation of residents and cattle.
Yamuna River water entered underpass near Delhi Secretariat and reached the Marghat Wale Baba Hanuman Temple. Heavy rains over the past few days caused waterlogging at several places, including Ayyappa Park area in Vikaspuri.
Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory on September 3, warning against rising water level and in a post on X stated, “In view of the rising water level of the Yamuna River, traffic movement is heavily affected on Outer Ring Road from Majnu Ka Tila till Salimgarh By-Pass. Diversions will be in place from Wazirabad–Signature Bridge and Chandgi Ram Akhada–IP College Red Light.”
Advising commuters to avoid certain stretches, it urged motorists to use alternate routes and avoid roadside parking.
Commuters must take note of the following diversion points:
Vehicular movement will be diverted from the listed diversion points to possible alternate routes. Meanwhile, heavy congestion is likely on Outer Ring Road and adjoining stretches.
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) sent a message to Delhi residents at 7:20 AM alerting them against very heavy rainfall and thundershowers in Faridabad, Gurugram, Jhajjar, Karnal, Nuh, Palwal, Panipat, Sonipat in next 3 hours.
SpiceJet airlines issued a travel advisory on September 4. In a post on X , it stated, “#WeatherUpdate: Due to bad weather in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may be affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via http://spicejet.com/#status.”
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a nowcast warning at 6:45 AM predicting light to moderate rainfall, light thunderstorm and lightning in Delhi-NCR region in the next 2 hours.
According to IMD, the day will see “generally cloudy sky” with “one or two spells of very light to light rain/thundershowers.” The maximum temperature is likely to settle 1 to 2 degrees Celsius below normal while the minimum temperature will be below normal up to 1 to 3 degrees Celsius amid IMD's yellow alert for the day.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation in post on X on Thursday said, “Due to the escalating water levels of the Yamuna River, the approach road leading to Yamuna Bank Metro Station is currently inaccessible. Kindly plan your journey accordingly and consider alternate routes. However, the station is operational and interchange facility is available.”
