Rains cause traffic snarls, chaos

New Delhi, July 10

Continuous rains in the national capital today led to water logging at various places and traffic snarls, causing problems for the commuters.

Traffic jams were reported from many parts of the city, including Dhaula Kuan, Ashram, Nehru Place, Panchsheel, Mahipalpur near the Indira Gandhi International airport and ITO junction, according to Delhi Traffic police.

The traffic was also reported to be heavy and moving slow in Amar Colony, Okhla, Wazirabad areas and on NH8. Many areas in east Delhi were virtually under water.

Two-wheeler riders were seen taking refuge under the flyovers and the foot-over-bridges to escape the rains, causing problems for other motorists as their scooters and motorcycles blocked a portion of the roads.

The city woke up to rainy morning today and it rained through the day.

"The city recorded 7.9 mm of rainfall till 5.30 pm," a MeT official said.

Heavy rains last evening left roads in various areas submerged in knee-deep water, due to which traffic moved at a slow speed.

Several areas submerged under water 

Waterlogging was reported in several parts of Delhi after showers early today.

In east Delhi, waterlogging was reported in Karawal Nagar, Mandawli, Krishna Nagar areas, the EDMC said.

In south Delhi, parts of areas like Moolchand, Lajpat Nagar, Vasant Kunj and Vasant Vihar also reported complaints in this regard, the SDMC said.

Tree falling incidents were also reported in Kalkaji, New Friends Colony, Sarita Vihar, among others.

In north Delhi, areas such as Shastri Nagar, Rohini, East Patel Nagar also reported waterlogging, and a tree falling incident took place in Partap Nagar

The minimum temperature was recorded at 26.2 degree Celsius, which was a notch below the season's average.

The Safdarjung observatory, which is considered the official reading for the city, recorded 1.2 mm rainfall till 8.30 am today whereas areas under Ridge, Palam, Ayanagar and Lodhi Road recorded 4.6 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.3 mm and 1.0 mm rainfall respectively till 8:30 am, a MeT department official said.

Yesterday the maximum temperature had settled at 33.4 degree Celsius while the minimum temperature was recorded at 25.2 degree Celsius.—PTI