Monsoon spell continues in Delhi as rain lashes parts of national capital, waterlogging in several parts
New Delhi, July 9
Rain lashed parts of Delhi in the early hours of Thursday, extending a wet spell in the national capital and bringing much-needed relief to residents from the recent humid conditions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an "Orange Alert" for the capital, signalling heavy rainfall over the region through most of the day.
Continuous rain led to slight waterlogging in parts of the city, including the New Delhi Railway Station, Munirka and other parts.
According to IMD, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall is likely over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and West Uttar Pradesh until July 10. A fresh spell of rain is expected to continue over Northeast Uttar Pradesh till July 13, while East Rajasthan is likely to see similar activity on July 9.
The continuing rain is expected to bring relief from the mounting humidity that residents have been contending with in recent days.
The temperature was recorded around 25.8 degrees Celsius at 2.30 am with calm winds.
On Wednesday, a significant monsoon spell swept across North India, offering a welcome reprieve from sweltering heat.
In Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, overnight heavy rainfall resulted in extensive waterlogging, significantly hampering traffic and pedestrian movement.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall was reported in Rajasthan. In Dungarpur, heavy overnight rain accompanied by thunder and lightning led to flooding and waterlogging in several localities, with water levels rising above three feet in parts of the old city, including Ghati, Kanera Pol, Mochi Bazar and Bhoiwada.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Orange alert but still no proper drainage system in place? 😤 My colony in Munirka is already flooded ankle-deep. Every monsoon is the same story - rain is welcome but the waterlogging chaos is not. BMC should take notes from cities like Pune.
As someone from the UK, I've seen rain but this is next level! The way Delhi handles 3-day continuous rain is impressive considering the infrastructure challenges. Kudos to the residents for adapting so well. Stay safe everyone! 🌧️
Mathura mein to halat kharab hai - 3 feet water in some areas is no joke. Let's hope NDRF is on standby. Monsoon brings life but also exposes our urban planning gaps. Need better storm water drains and desilting before June next time.
Love how Delhi transforms during monsoon - chai at roadside stalls, pakoras, and the smell of wet earth. But please keep emergency numbers handy. Also, great to see Rajasthan getting rain - Dungarpur needs it for agriculture. 🌿
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