Heavy rains trigger waterlogging in Delhi, IMD issues 'Red Alert'
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Heavy rain triggers waterlogging at the Panchkuian Road in Delhi on Tuesday morning. Photograph: (ANI)
Delhi weather updates: Delhi recorded 8 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am on Tuesday. Additionally, the national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 26.8 degrees Celsius, 0.5 notch below the season's average, according to IMD.
Heavy rains lashed multiple areas of the National Capital Region (Delhi-NCR) on Tuesday morning, prompting disruption of traffic and waterlogging in several areas. Areas that experienced heavy downpours include ITO, Dhaula Kuan, Naraina, Patel Nagar, Vijay Chowk, Jangpura, and Rohini, as per the PTI report.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed Delhi recorded 8 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am on Tuesday. In addition, the national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 26.8 degrees Celsius, 0.5 notch below the season's average.
Visuals from Rajaji Marg shared by the Indian news agency ANI on its social media platform show commuters wading through rain-hit roads, and heavy rain is also triggering waterlogging at Delhi's Panchkuian Road.
IMD issues ‘Red Alert’
The weather agency also issued a 'red alert' for 29 July, warning of more downpours in the coming days. The heavy rain prompted airlines to issue advisories warning passengers of possible delays due to gusty winds and inclement weather.
In the meantime, IMD has predicted a cloudy sky with moderate rain, and the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 30 degrees Celsius.
After heavy rain at 9 am on Tuesday, the air quality was recorded in the satisfactory category, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 87, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
Meanwhile, Air India issued an advisory to passengers that flight operations might be affected. The airline said, "#TravelAdvisory: Gusty wind and rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi this morning."
IndiGo also came up with a weather-related travel advisory informing customers to plan extra travel time to the airport.
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It wrote, "Travel Advisory A Rainy Day Reminder - With heavy rainfall expected over #Delhi, we're seeing a chance of delays and slower traffic to and from the airport. While we can't control the skies, we're doing everything possible to keep your journey steady on the ground. Please check your flight status and consider giving yourself a little cushion of time to reach the airport. We'll keep you posted and we're always around if you need help."
