New Delhi: Delhi woke up to a spell of heavy rain on Monday, bringing parts of the capital to a standstill and making the morning commute difficult for many residents. Several areas witnessed waterlogging, while traffic moved slowly on roads affected by the downpour.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in several districts of Delhi, while other parts of the capital remain under a yellow alert. The warning comes as the city continues to experience an active monsoon spell.
The rain was particularly intense in parts of South Delhi and nearby areas. Along with heavy showers, the weather department has warned of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of around 30-40 kmph in some places.
For people heading out, the weather has already made travelling more difficult. Waterlogging on some roads has slowed traffic, with commuters facing delays during the busy morning hours. Motorists have also had to negotiate stretches where rainwater has accumulated.
The weather warning covers almost the entire capital, including South East, East, Shahdara, Central, North East, South, New Delhi, South West, West, North West and North Delhi.
The latest spell is not limited to Delhi. Several parts of the National Capital Region have also been experiencing rain and thunderstorms, adding to the disruption for people travelling between Delhi and neighbouring cities.
With more rain possible, residents are being urged to keep an eye on weather updates before leaving home. Those travelling during periods of heavy rain should be particularly careful, as poor visibility, waterlogged roads and sudden gusty winds can make driving conditions difficult.
The latest development also comes as several parts of the country remain under the influence of monsoon weather. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of other states as well, including Uttarakhand, Odisha and Telangana.
For Delhi, the immediate concern is whether another spell of intense rain could lead to more waterlogging and traffic disruption later in the day.
As the city deals with the latest downpour, commuters may want to allow extra travel time and avoid unnecessarily venturing into waterlogged areas. With the weather changing quickly, the situation on Delhi’s roads could shift again if another heavy spell moves across the capital.
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