As rain lashes Delhi, IMD warns of waterlogging, traffic disruption

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to heavy intensity rainfall over the next two hours, with winds with speeds of 30-50 km/h, over Delhi and NCR. Due to these conditions, the weather body has warned of the following impacts in the city:

Impact expected due to rainfall in Delhi-NCR:

• Water logging in low lying areas.
• Occasional reduction in visibility.
• Disruption of traffic due to water logging in roads leading to increased travel time.
• Minor damage to kutcha roads.
• Possibilities of damage to vulnerable structure.
• Damage to horticulture and standing crops in some areas.

The IMD has also recommended taking the following action due to the rains.

• Check for traffic congestion on your route before leaving for your destination.
• Follow any traffic advisories that are issued in this regard.
• Avoid going to areas that face the water logging problems often.
• Avoid staying in vulnerable structure.