New Delhi: The weather took a turn once again in Delhi-NCR on Sunday. It has been raining in many parts of the capital since morning. It rained intermittently in Noida and surrounding areas also. The speed of vehicles came to a halt due to accumulation of rain water on many roads. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert regarding heavy and moderate rain for different parts of Delhi.
In which areas is there warning of heavy rain?
The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain in Shahdara, Central Delhi, North East Delhi, North West Delhi and parts of North Delhi. Along with rain, there is also a danger of thunder, lightning and lightning in these areas. During this period, winds can blow at a speed of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour. Orange alert has been issued for some other areas.
Are problems increased on roads?
The rain definitely brought relief to the people suffering from humidity and heat, but along with it, the difficulties of those coming out on the road also increased. Vehicles had to move slowly due to waterlogging at many places. However, due to Sunday being a holiday, there was less traffic on the roads compared to every day. Its advantage was that despite the rain, there was no long traffic jam like on working days.
Did it rain heavily on Saturday also?
A day before this, on Saturday also there was heavy rain in Delhi-NCR. Due to continuous rain, there was waterlogging in many areas. Due to accumulation of water on the roads, drivers faced a lot of problems and traffic speed was affected at many places. Due to rain again on Sunday, people’s concern regarding waterlogging in low-lying areas increased.
Did the rain also slow down the flights at the airport?
The bad weather on Saturday also affected Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. More than 200 flights were delayed due to rain and inclement weather conditions. According to available data, flights arriving in Delhi faced delays of about 70 minutes on an average. At the same time, the average delay in flights departing from Delhi was about 130 minutes.
How will the weather of Delhi be in future?
Amidst the rain on Sunday, the Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rainfall in many parts of the capital. In such a situation, there is a possibility of waterlogging on the roads and traffic getting affected. The administration is also keeping an eye on the waterlogged areas. People have been advised to drive carefully during bad weather and leave home only when necessary.
