The area of Pul Pralahad submerged in water due to heavy rain in the national capital.
Delhi Rain LIVE Updates: Several areas waterlogged, traffic disrupted
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22:57 August 13
The area of Pul Pralahad submerged in water
17:35 August 13
Part of Bhalswa landfill collapseS due to spell of heavy rains
Part of Bhalswa landfill collapses due to spell of heavy rains
As many as three people were injured when a part of Bhalswa landfill collapsed due to the spell of heavy rains.
The injured were rushed to the hospital where they are being treated.
Officials said that incessant rain over the last few days only made matters worse and danger is not over yet as more parts of this garbage mound can cave in.
It is to be noted that the Bhalswa landfill site is an open dumping ground created in 1984, and currently spread over 70 acres.
It reached a saturation point in 2006, but still receives about 2,100 metric tonnes of mixed waste every day.
17:05 August 13
People fall into waterlogged road while crossing on bullock car
People fall into severely waterlogged road while crossing on bullock car
While the showers brought the mercury down, it also led to waterlogging in several parts of the city.
A video of an underpass in Tughlakabad has surfaced, where people can be seen crossing a waterlogged underpass on a bullock cart.
Around five men can be seen falling right into the water from the packed cart when the carriage bumps against an invisible obstacle.
16:33 August 13
Truck filled with rice sacks stuck due to water logging
Truck filled with rice sacks stuck due to waterlogging
A truck filled with rice sacks got stuck due to waterlogging in Tughlakabad area which spoiled tonnes of rice. The truck was filled with as many as 225 sacks of rice. Authorities said that water has accumulated in many areas, making it difficult for travellers in and around the city.
16:11 August 13
Light rains to continue for two to three days: Met Dept
Light rains will continue over the next two to three days, says Met department.
15:59 August 13
Heavy rain damages Dam near Khaira village
Delhi Traffic Police said, "Heavy rain damaged a drain near Khaira village T point on Dhansa road where underground metro work is going on.
For safety point of view, traffic movement has been closed on 200 meters stretch of that portion of Dhansa road."
15:30 August 13
Delhi Rain LIVE Updates
New Delhi: Delhi witnessed the heaviest spell of rains this monsoon season on Thursday, which inundated low-lying areas and threw traffic out of gear.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Ayanagar weather station recorded 99.2 mm rainfall, the maximum in the city, till 8.30 am.
The Palam and Ridge weather stations gauged 93.6 mm and 84.6 mm precipitation respectively.
The Safdarjung observatory, which provides representative figures for the city, recorded 68 mm rainfall, according to the IMD.
Rainfall recorded below 15 mm is considered light, between 15 and 64.5 mm is moderate and above 64.5 mm is heavy.
Vehicles moved bumper to bumper during the morning rush hours, as the downpour led to heavy waterlogging at key road stretches.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall led to waterlogging in some areas, including Subhas Chowk, New Delhi Railway Station and an underpass in the Dwarka area.
The Delhi Traffic Police reported an incident of a tree being uprooted near the high court, which led to traffic snarls.
The Raja Garden and Mayapuri flyovers also witnessed heavy waterlogging. The rains are expected to bring down the rain deficiency in the national capital.
Till Wednesday evening, the city had recorded 72 per cent less rainfall than normal in August so far, the lowest in 10 years, according to the IMD. Overall, Delhi has recorded 35 per cent less rains in the monsoon season so far.
Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of the IMD's regional forecasting centre, said the city witnessed "continuous rains overnight" and more rainfall is expected during the day."The axis of monsoon remains close to Delhi-NCR.
Also, there is a cyclonic circulation over southwest Uttar Pradesh. Southwesterly winds from the Arabian Sea and easterly winds from the Bay of Bengal also fed moisture," he said.
Light rains will continue over the next two to three days, Srivastava said. Earlier, the IMD had predicted one or two spells of heavy rains between Tuesday and Thursday.
(PTI)
22:57 August 13
The area of Pul Pralahad submerged in water
The area of Pul Pralahad submerged in water due to heavy rain in the national capital.
17:35 August 13
Part of Bhalswa landfill collapseS due to spell of heavy rains
Part of Bhalswa landfill collapses due to spell of heavy rains
As many as three people were injured when a part of Bhalswa landfill collapsed due to the spell of heavy rains.
The injured were rushed to the hospital where they are being treated.
Officials said that incessant rain over the last few days only made matters worse and danger is not over yet as more parts of this garbage mound can cave in.
It is to be noted that the Bhalswa landfill site is an open dumping ground created in 1984, and currently spread over 70 acres.
It reached a saturation point in 2006, but still receives about 2,100 metric tonnes of mixed waste every day.
17:05 August 13
People fall into waterlogged road while crossing on bullock car
People fall into severely waterlogged road while crossing on bullock car
While the showers brought the mercury down, it also led to waterlogging in several parts of the city.
A video of an underpass in Tughlakabad has surfaced, where people can be seen crossing a waterlogged underpass on a bullock cart.
Around five men can be seen falling right into the water from the packed cart when the carriage bumps against an invisible obstacle.
16:33 August 13
Truck filled with rice sacks stuck due to water logging
Truck filled with rice sacks stuck due to waterlogging
A truck filled with rice sacks got stuck due to waterlogging in Tughlakabad area which spoiled tonnes of rice. The truck was filled with as many as 225 sacks of rice. Authorities said that water has accumulated in many areas, making it difficult for travellers in and around the city.
16:11 August 13
Light rains to continue for two to three days: Met Dept
Light rains will continue over the next two to three days, says Met department.
15:59 August 13
Heavy rain damages Dam near Khaira village
Delhi Traffic Police said, "Heavy rain damaged a drain near Khaira village T point on Dhansa road where underground metro work is going on.
For safety point of view, traffic movement has been closed on 200 meters stretch of that portion of Dhansa road."
15:30 August 13
Delhi Rain LIVE Updates
New Delhi: Delhi witnessed the heaviest spell of rains this monsoon season on Thursday, which inundated low-lying areas and threw traffic out of gear.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Ayanagar weather station recorded 99.2 mm rainfall, the maximum in the city, till 8.30 am.
The Palam and Ridge weather stations gauged 93.6 mm and 84.6 mm precipitation respectively.
The Safdarjung observatory, which provides representative figures for the city, recorded 68 mm rainfall, according to the IMD.
Rainfall recorded below 15 mm is considered light, between 15 and 64.5 mm is moderate and above 64.5 mm is heavy.
Vehicles moved bumper to bumper during the morning rush hours, as the downpour led to heavy waterlogging at key road stretches.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall led to waterlogging in some areas, including Subhas Chowk, New Delhi Railway Station and an underpass in the Dwarka area.
The Delhi Traffic Police reported an incident of a tree being uprooted near the high court, which led to traffic snarls.
The Raja Garden and Mayapuri flyovers also witnessed heavy waterlogging. The rains are expected to bring down the rain deficiency in the national capital.
Till Wednesday evening, the city had recorded 72 per cent less rainfall than normal in August so far, the lowest in 10 years, according to the IMD. Overall, Delhi has recorded 35 per cent less rains in the monsoon season so far.
Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of the IMD's regional forecasting centre, said the city witnessed "continuous rains overnight" and more rainfall is expected during the day."The axis of monsoon remains close to Delhi-NCR.
Also, there is a cyclonic circulation over southwest Uttar Pradesh. Southwesterly winds from the Arabian Sea and easterly winds from the Bay of Bengal also fed moisture," he said.
Light rains will continue over the next two to three days, Srivastava said. Earlier, the IMD had predicted one or two spells of heavy rains between Tuesday and Thursday.
(PTI)
Last Updated : Aug 13, 2020, 11:04 PM IST
