Delhi floods: Traffic movement takes a hit as arterial roads still choked due to waterlogging

For the last few days, police said they have been keeping a strict vigil on the roads for safety of citizens as the water level at Yamuna river crossed the 207-208 metres danger mark.

Even as the water level is now receding, several roads are still inundated due to drain water and the incessant rains over the weekend.

The Traffic Police said vehicular movement is affected on the Ring Road due to overflow of sewer water near IP flyover from Rajghat to Nizamuddin carriageway. The Ring Road along with Pragati Maidan were reopened after Friday night. However, the rains and drain water has affected the roads.

“Commuters are advised to take alternate route via Shanti Van, Rajghat, JLN Marg, BSZ Marg to avoid the stretch” said the police.

Due to rains in evening hours on Saturday, some roads have been affected by water logging and fallen trees, said the police.

Nine calls of waterlogging were reported in Delhi since Saturday evening. Police said these were – Khan Market, Teen Murti Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Gurugram Road, Ring Road, Bhairon Marg, MB Road etc.

At Bhairon Marg and Rajghat, police said the streets are submerged due to excessive water from under the Railway bridge

Several areas in North Delhi are still inundated and police teams have been deployed to help rescue locals near flood-hit areas and those living in low-lying areas.

The traffic is also affected on Mathura Road (in the carriageway from Badarpur towards Ashram) due to waterlogging opposite Jasola metro station. Police said there’s slow movement of traffic near Sarita Vihar Flyover due to the same waterlogging issues.

Areas such as Yamuna Bazaar, Ashram, Okhla, Civil Lines are still affected due to the water.