Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi-NCR, water-logging leads to traffic jam at several places

Light to heavy rains lashed several parts of the national capital region this morning, bringing traffic at many areas to a halt.

There were, however, no reports of cancellation or delay of any train or flight. Jams and bumper-to-bumper traffic was reported at several places in Delhi due to water-logging.

The Safdarjung observatory recorded 4.6 mm rainfall till 8.30 AM, while the rainfall recorded by Palam observatory was 9.3 mm. The Lodhi Road observatory received 5.3 mm rainfall and the ridge area recorded 8.8 mm rainfall.


Delhi Traffic Police has listed out routes to avoid . It said that traffic was affected at Ghazipur Murga Mandi, Khajuri Chowk, Modi Mil Under Flyover, SDM office Pushta Road, Raja Ram Kohli Marg from Geeta Colony to Pushta Road, Suraj Kund to Prahlad Pur & Mayur Vihar Ph-II Subway, Slip Road, Minto Road Under Bridge, Chatta Rail, Dwarka More to Road No. 201, Mayapuri Chowk & from Badar Pur to Mehrauli, Ashram, Sarai Kale Khan towards Nizamuddin railway station, 11 Murti and Jagat Puri Red Light towards Karkardooma Court.

Traffic jams were also reported from across the Noida due to water-logging.

A road caved in Vasundhara area of Ghaziabad following heavy rains in the area.

Water-logging has also been reported at several places in Ghaziabad.

The showers also led to a dip in the temperature.

"The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover at 31 and 26 degrees Celsius respectively," the weatherman said.

The rain started around 7 am bringing much-awaited relief from the humidity.

The Met office has forecast overcast skies, along with the possibility of moderate rain today.

(With agency inputs)