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Delhi Faces Another Downpour as IMD Warns of Extreme Rain
Delhi received another round of heavy rain on Tuesday morning.
Water collected at the AIIMS flyover loop and made traffic move slowly.
Weather officials said more rain could come during the day.
Some places might receive very heavy or extremely heavy rain.
Thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds were also possible.
Delhi Airport said flights were operating normally at that time.
The airport still asked travelers to check with their airlines.
In nearby Gurugram, people were advised to work from home because roads were badly crowded and flooded.
Heavy rain flooded the AIIMS flyover loop and slowed traffic across parts of Delhi on Tuesday morning.
The India Meteorological Department forecast moderate rain across many areas, with isolated heavy to extremely heavy rainfall possible.
Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds were also expected, while Safdarjung recorded 3 millimetres of rain by 8:30 am.
Delhi Airport said flight operations were normal but advised passengers to check with their airlines for updates.
After severe waterlogging and congestion on Monday, Gurugram authorities advised many institutions to allow work from home on Tuesday.
- Who
- Residents, commuters, passengers, weather officials and civic authorities in Delhi-NCR were affected.
- What
- Another spell of rain caused flooding and traffic disruption, while officials issued weather and travel advisories.
- Where
- Delhi, including the AIIMS flyover loop, and parts of Gurugram and the Delhi-NCR region.
- When
- Tuesday morning, following heavy showers and disruption on Monday.
- Why
- The India Meteorological Department forecast further heavy to extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
Key facts
- Rainfall recorded
- Safdarjung recorded 3 mm of rain by 8:30 am on Tuesday.
- Early temperature
- Safdarjung recorded 26.6°C at 5:30 am.
- Humidity
- Humidity at Safdarjung was 100%.
- Delhi forecast
- Moderate rain was forecast at many places, with isolated heavy to extremely heavy rainfall possible.
- Airport status
- Delhi Airport said flight operations were normal when its 7:20 am advisory was issued.
- Gurugram advisory
- The Gurugram District Disaster Management Authority advised institutions to consider work from home on Tuesday.
Quotes
Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport
The airport issued a weather advisory about expected inclement conditions.
“As per the Indian Meteorological Department’s forecast, inclement weather conditions are expected in the vicinity of Delhi Airport.”
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