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New Delhi: Commuters wade through a waterlogged road after rains, in New Delhi (Photo: PTI)
Parts of Delhi and Noida were severely affected by waterlogging on Tuesday morning following a heavy downpour in the early hours. The incessant rain led to massive traffic disruptions, leaving commuters stranded and causing significant delays across the region.
Visuals from the scene showed submerged vehicles and roads, particularly on Minto Road, where parked vehicles were almost entirely underwater.
Traffic diversions issued in Delhi
In response to the waterlogging, Delhi Traffic Police issued multiple advisories, detailing traffic diversions to help alleviate congestion.
Commuters on Rohtak Road experienced significant delays due to potholes and water accumulation, with a cluster bus breakdown near Pillar No 510 exacerbating the situation. Motorists were advised to avoid Mundka and seek alternative routes.
Traffic AlertTraffic is affected on New Rohtak Road on both carriageway due to water logging at Anand Parvat. Kindly plan your journey accordingly. pic.twitter.com/pZTbMy7RiQ
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) August 20, 2024
Key diversions also include
Minto Road: Traffic from Connaught Place can be diverted via Outer Circle Connaught Place and Barakhamba Road towards Turkman Gate/Kamla Market using the Ranjeet Singh Flyover.
Kamla Market to Minto Road: Traffic will be rerouted via DDU Marg towards Connaught Place.
IP Marg restrictions: Vehicles from W-Point/Tilak Marg and DDU Marg will not be allowed on IP Marg and will instead be directed onto Bahadurshah Zafar Marg.
Alternative routes suggested
Commuters from Bahadurgarh heading towards Peeragarhi are advised to take the Jharoda-Najafgarh route or the UER-II to Najafgarh-Nangloi Road. Those traveling from Peeragarhi should use the Outer Ring Road-District Centre Janakpuri-Najafgarh route to reach their destinations.
IMD’s weather forecast for Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread light to moderate rainfall across Delhi and the southwestern National Capital Region (NCR) throughout Tuesday. Additionally, a moderate-to-intense spell is expected over Central and East Delhi in the morning hours.
The IMD also issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated areas of Uttarakhand, with similar alerts for parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. Thunderstorms and lightning are also expected in these regions.
First Published: Aug 20 2024 | 12:39 PM IST
