India

[Watch] Delhi Waterlogged; Never Seen So Much Rain, Say Twitterati

Bhubaneswar: The forecourt of Indira Gandhi Airport (IGI) airport was waterlogged as Delhi witnessed heavy rainfall on Saturday morning.

In visuals shared by news agency ANI, aircraft at the airport were seen partially flooded. With flight operations affected by bad weather, IndiGo, SpiceJet had asked the passengers to track their flight status before leaving for the airport.

The incessant heavy rainfall also led to waterlogging in several areas in the national capital, affecting daily commuters and causing traffic disruptions. Traffic was seen moving at a snail’s pace in Madhu Vihar, Jorbagh, Motibagh, RK Puram, Sadar Bazar area and ITO with roads partially inundated. Zakira Underpass near Inderlok was closed.

An ‘orange alert’ has been issued for Delhi, which has witnessed the monsoon season’s highest in 46 years.

In the latest update at 12:10 pm, IMD said, “Thunderstorm with heavy to very heavy intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of few places of Delhi (Akshardham, Shahadra, Preet Vihar), NCR (Noida, Greater Noida,  Ghaziabad, Loni Dehat, Hindon AF,  Indirapuram, Chapraula)”.

Check videos shared on Twitter:

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Setback For Canada? All 4 Indians Accused Of Hardeep Nijjar Murder Granted Bail

New Delhi: In a setback for the Canadian government, all four Indian nationals accused of…

6 minutes ago

Another Couple Arrested For Brutal Murder Of Police Mitra In Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Two more persons, including a woman, were arrested on Thursday in connection with the…

15 minutes ago

Odisha Con Woman Hansita Owns 3 Flats At Z1 In Bhubaneswar; Raid Conducted By I-T, Police

Bhubaneswar: New facts are coming to light every day on woman Hansita Abhilipsa, who has…

28 minutes ago

Another Protesting Farmer Ends Life At Shambhu Border, 2nd In 3 Weeks

Bhubaneswar: A 55-year-old farmer alleged died by suicide while protesting at Shambhu border point between…

31 minutes ago

Night Temp To Rise Again In Odisha After 2 Days; Dense Fog Alert For 3 Dists

Bhubaneswar: The chilly weather conditions may continue in Odisha for another two days, following which…

1 hour ago

Odisha Govt To Cancel Ration Card If e-KYC Not Completed By Jan 31: Minister

Bhubaneswar: Ration cards of beneficiaries would be cancelled by the Odisha government if they fail…

2 hours ago