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Heavy Rain Triggers Waterlogging, Gurgaon Urges Residents To Avoid Travel
Heavy rain fell across Gurgaon and parts of Delhi on Saturday.
The rain caused water to collect on roads and in some low-lying areas.
Some roads became difficult for vehicles to use.
Trees also fell in Udyog Vihar Phase IV.
Gurgaon officials asked people to avoid travel unless it was necessary.
They especially warned people to stay away from flooded roads, underpasses, and low-lying places.
The weather service predicted more heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds.
Traffic was affected in several parts of Delhi.
Heavy rainfall on Saturday caused another round of waterlogging across the Capital region.
Gurgaon authorities advised residents to avoid non-essential travel and waterlogged roads, underpasses, and low-lying sectors.
Sector 51 of Mayfield Gardens experienced severe waterlogging.
Several trees fell in Udyog Vihar Phase IV after afternoon rains.
Delhi locations including Dwarka and Najafgarh-Nangloi also saw waterlogging and traffic disruption.
- Who
- Gurgaon residents and commuters in Gurgaon and Delhi were affected; the Gurgaon district administration issued the advisory.
- What
- Heavy rainfall caused waterlogging, fallen trees, and traffic disruption.
- Where
- Gurgaon, including Sector 51 of Mayfield Gardens and Udyog Vihar Phase IV, and Delhi locations including Dwarka and Najafgarh-Nangloi.
- When
- After heavy afternoon rainfall on Saturday; further downpours were forecast over a two-to-three-hour period.
- Why
- The advisory was issued because of heavy rainfall and an India Meteorological Department forecast of more rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds.
Key facts
- Rainfall timing
- A spell of heavy afternoon rain occurred on Saturday.
- Gurgaon advisory
- Residents were told to avoid non-essential travel.
- Hazard areas
- Officials advised people to stay clear of waterlogged roads, underpasses, and low-lying sectors.
- Gurgaon impact
- Sector 51 of Mayfield Gardens experienced heavy waterlogging.
- Fallen trees
- Several trees fell in Udyog Vihar Phase IV.
- Delhi impact
- Waterlogging in Dwarka and Najafgarh-Nangloi affected traffic movement.
- Forecast
- The India Meteorological Department projected rainfall exceeding 15 millimetres per hour over two to three hours, with moderate thunderstorms and gusty winds.
Sources
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