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Heavy rains and thunderstorms have caused severe waterlogging in parts of Delhi, including Minto Road and near the airport. The IMD issued a red alert, warning of strong winds and frequent lightning. Residents are advised to avoid open spaces and unstable structures. Power disruptions were also reported following the storm.

Key Points: Delhi Faces Severe Waterlogging After Heavy Rains and Thunderstorm

  • Heavy rains cause severe waterlogging in Delhi
  • IMD issues red alert for thunderstorms
  • Minto Road and airport areas worst affected
  • Authorities urge residents to take precautions
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Parts of Delhi face severe waterlogging after heavy rains and thunderstorm

Heavy rains cause severe waterlogging in Delhi, affecting Moti Bagh, Minto Road, and near the airport. IMD issues red alert for thunderstorms.

"Severe thunderstorm or dust-raising wind activity accompanied by frequent lightning and gusty winds will likely affect parts of Delhi. – IMD"

New Delhi, May 25

Severe waterlogging was reported in several parts of Delhi after heavy rains and thunderstorm struck the national capital in the early hours of Sunday. Areas affected include Moti Bagh, Minto Road, and near Delhi Airport Terminal 1.

Visuals from Delhi's Minto Road show a car submerged due to severe waterlogging caused by the heavy rainfall.

The heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms also lashed several parts of Haryana's Jhajjar.

Earlier on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi and nearby areas, warning of strong thunderstorms, rain, and high-speed winds over the next two to three hours.

The alert is part of a Nowcast warning based on the current weather conditions. According to the IMD, a thunderstorm cell is approaching Delhi and adjoining areas from the west/northwest. Under its influence, severe thunderstorm or dust-raising wind activity accompanied by frequent lightning and gusty winds (speed reaching 40-60 km/h or more) will likely affect parts of the city in the next 1 to 2 hours.

The weather department urged residents to take necessary precautions. The IMD has cautioned people to avoid open spaces and not to take shelter under trees. They have also asked citizens to avoid weak walls or unstable structures and stay away from water bodies.

Possible impacts from the thunderstorm include tree uprooting and branch breaking. Crops like bananas and papaya could suffer moderate damage, and dry tree limbs might fall due to strong winds. Dust storms may also occur in some parts of the city.

Authorities have urged people to remain alert and take all necessary precautions to stay safe.

Recently, on Wednesday, a cloud mass entered North Delhi and moved south-southeastwards, triggering a dust storm and strong winds.

The winds blew at speeds of 50-60 kmph, gusting up to 70 kmph, accompanied by light rainfall earlier in the evening.

Power disruptions were reported in several areas across the capital after an intense dust storm, followed by thunderstorms, hail, and rain lashed parts of Delhi.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Every year same story during monsoon! Our drainage system is a joke. Why can't MCD fix this permanently? My office near Minto Road becomes an island every time it rains. 😤
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Priya M.
Stay safe everyone! The winds were really scary last night - our balcony plants all fell over. Good that IMD gave advance warning this time. But why does Delhi's infrastructure collapse with just 2 hours of rain? 🤔
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Amit S.
Saw the visuals of submerged cars near Terminal 1. This is what happens when we keep covering natural drainage with concrete. Climate change is making weather more extreme - our city planning needs to adapt faster.
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Neha T.
The power cuts after these storms are the worst part! My WFH day got completely ruined. Kudos to the IMD for accurate predictions though - their app saved me from getting caught outside during the worst part.
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Vikram J.
Instead of blaming nature, we should look at illegal constructions blocking natural water flow. My area in Moti Bagh never used to flood like this 10 years back. Development shouldn't mean destroying basic civic infrastructure.
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Sunita R.
The poor street vendors suffer the most in these situations. Their stalls get destroyed, goods damaged. Hope the government has some relief measures for them too along with fixing the drainage issues.

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