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Rain lashes Delhi; waterlogging reported as orange alert remains
On Friday, it rained a lot in Delhi.
Many roads and streets got covered with water, which is called waterlogging.
The weather department, called IMD, told people to be careful by issuing an orange alert.
An orange alert is a warning that heavy rain is possible.
One place called Chhatarpur got the most rain — about 24.5 millimeters.
Other places like Pusa, Naraina and Palam also got quite a bit of rain.
Some roads, like those in Sangam Vihar and Shani Bazar Road, were completely flooded.
Children were even seen playing in the water while trucks drove through the flooded roads.
Other areas near the Delhi High Court and in northwest Delhi, including Rohini, also had water on the roads.
The weather experts said more light to moderate rain is expected in many parts of the city.
Rain lashed several parts of Delhi, with severe waterlogging reported in areas including Sangam Vihar and Shani Bazar Road.
Chhatarpur recorded the highest rainfall at 24.5 mm between 11.30 am and 2.30 pm, followed by Pusa at 15 mm.
Other rainfall readings included Naraina at 9 mm, Palam at 8 mm, Mayur Vihar at 6.5 mm and Safdarjung at 5.2 mm.
Waterlogging was also reported near the Delhi High Court, Apsara border, Mangolpuri Dhaula Kuan and in northwest Delhi including Rohini.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an 'orange alert' for Delhi, forecasting light to moderate rain at many places.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi affected by waterlogging; the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued the alert.
- What
- Heavy rain caused waterlogging in multiple areas of Delhi, which remained under an 'orange alert'.
- Where
- Delhi, including Chhatarpur, Pusa, Naraina, Palam, Sangam Vihar, Shani Bazar Road, Rohini and areas near the Delhi High Court.
- When
- Friday, August 14, with Chhatarpur recording 24.5 mm between 11.30 am and 2.30 pm.
- Why
- The IMD issued an orange alert forecasting light to moderate rain; the rainfall led to waterlogging in several parts of the city.
Key facts
- City
- New Delhi
- Alert
- Orange alert issued by India Meteorological Department (IMD)
- Highest rainfall
- 24.5 mm at Chhatarpur (11.30 am - 2.30 pm)
- Other rainfall readings
- Pusa 15 mm, Naraina 9 mm, Palam 8 mm, Mayur Vihar 6.5 mm, Safdarjung 5.2 mm
- Severe waterlogging areas
- Sangam Vihar, Shani Bazar Road
- Other affected areas
- Apsara border, Mangolpuri Dhaula Kuan, near Delhi High Court, Rohini, northwest Delhi
- Forecast
- Light to moderate rain at many places
Sources
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