Delhi-NCR receives heavy monsoon rain: Severe waterlogging hits Noida and Ghaziabad; CM Gupta orders high alert
New Delhi, July 9
Incessant heavy rainfall across the Delhi-National Capital Region on Thursday morning triggered severe waterlogging in several areas, disrupting daily life and slowing down traffic for morning commuters in Noida and Ghaziabad.
Despite heavy monsoon showers and a record 228.1 mm rainfall, prompting 'red' and 'orange' alerts across Delhi, the targeted civic action limited widespread waterlogging. Authorities carried out preemptive desilting and cleared blockages in major stormwater drains, including Narela and Dwarka. That kept key underpasses like NHPC Chowk clear and traffic moving.
Some areas are still flooded. Geeta Colony saw significant water accumulation after intense bursts. In the national capital, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has taken direct stock of the situation, directing all administrative agencies to remain on "high alert" to mitigate the impact of the downpour.
"The Delhi Government is working on a war footing to tackle the waterlogging situation. All government agencies are on high alert following orders from Chief Minister Rekha Gupta," the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) stated. Dedicated teams from the Public Works Department (PWD), Delhi Jal Board, and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) have been deployed across the city to clear waterlogged points and ensure the smooth flow of traffic.
While the downpour brought relief from the humidity, it caused significant inundation in parts of Noida and Ghaziabad. In Noida's Sector 115, streets were submerged, with visuals showing residents wading through knee-deep water to navigate the area. Similar conditions were reported in Ghaziabad, particularly in the Shastrinagar locality, where submerged roads led to major vehicular delays.
According to IMD's forecast, wind speeds of 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, are expected over South East Delhi, East Delhi, Shahadra, Central Delhi, North East Delhi, South Delhi, New Delhi, South West Delhi, West Delhi, North West Delhi, and North Delhi.
The national capital, Delhi, along with Haryana, Chandigarh, and Punjab, is expected to witness isolated to scattered rainfall on July 6 and July 10.
However, the intensity will increase to "fairly widespread to widespread" rainfall between July 7 and July 9, and again on July 11. The weather department has also warned of isolated heavy rainfall in these regions during July 6-9 and on July 11.
— ANI
Reader Comments
In Noida Sector 115, it's like a swimming pool on the roads. And the authorities had three months of dry weather to clean drains. But no, they'll just wait for the rain to come and then deploy teams. Good that at least NHPC Chowk and major underpasses are clear this time. Baby steps, I guess. 🚗💦
I moved from Toronto to Noida last year, and these monsoon rains are something else! Back home we have snow plows, here it's about wading through water. But you've got to admire the spirit of peeps here - everyone just gets on with it. Nice to see the CM taking charge. Hope the system improves over time.
Honestly, the preemptive desilting work this year has been better than last time. I live near Dwarka and didn't see the usual floods near my area. But Geeta Colony and Shastrinagar need proper drainage overhaul, not just "high alerts". Every year same complaint - why can't we learn from cities like Mumbai which handle more rain better? 🤔
The jungle mein dangal is that despite the waterlogging, I'm just happy the humidity has finally dropped. Delhi's summer was becoming unbearable. Now if only the authorities can fix the potholes after the rain recedes, that would be great. Good move by CM Gupta to put agencies on alert. Fingers crossed! 🌧️
Ghaziabad resident here. Shastrinagar is a nightmare when it rains, and it's not just about the water - the traffic jams
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