New Delhi: Delhi on Thursday morning witnessed traffic congestion due to severe water-logging following heavy rain that lashed parts of the national capital.
Severe waterlogging
The waterlogging in many areas has slowed down the traffic. Commuters were wading through the waterlogged road while vehicles were struggling to cross the road.
'Severe waterlogging and traffic congestion were witnessed in several parts of Delhi after spells of heavy rain lashed the capital city on Thursday morning...Many vehicles were seen wading through the Mehrauli-Badarpur Road road.'
Heavy traffic jam
Dhaula Kuan showed severe traffic congestion making the life of commuters difficult. People were also seen wading through the waterlogged roads.
Traffic Police advisory
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.
MB Road badly affected
"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.
Traffic jam at Rohtak road
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.
RMC issues Orange Alert
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.
Additionally, traffic was also affected on Outer Ring road from Bhera Roundabout towards Peeragarhi due to water logging/drainage overflow on the road.
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.(with Agency inputs)
