Delhi residents on Thursday morning witnessed traffic congestion due to severe waterlogging following heavy rain that lashed parts of the national capital. Visuals from Dhaula Kuan showed severe traffic congestion, making commuters' lives difficult. People were also seen wading through the waterlogged roads.
Meanwhile, Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory for commuters travelling from Khanpur to Shooting Range T-Point and vice versa due to water logging on MB Road. "Traffic is affected on MB Road in both the carriageways from Khanpur towards Shooting Range T-Point and vice-versa due to water logging. Kindly plan your journey accordingly," Delhi Traffic Police said on X.
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Moreover, Traffic was also affected on Rohtak Road in the carriageway from Nangloi towards Tikri Border and vice-versa due to potholes and waterlogging, Delhi Traffic police informed. Meanwhile, the Regional Meteorological Centre of New Delhi has issued an orange alert for the areas of South Delhi and East Delhi for Thursday. IMD has issued a yellow alert for the other parts of the capital.
Visuals From Delhi ITO
Additionally, traffic was also affected on the Outer Ring road from Bhera Roundabout towards Peeragarhi due to water logging/drainage overflow on the road.
Waterlogging in Geeta Colony
Earlier on Wednesday, Delhi and NCR (National Capital Region) received incessant rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. On Tuesday, light to moderate rain lashed several parts of the national capital. The sky was overcast throughout the day.