Explorer

Heavy Rain Causes Traffic Snarls, Threatens To Paralyse Delhi-NCR Again: VIDEO

Heavy rains lashed Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, and surrounding areas, causing significant traffic disruptions. The IMD issued advisories urging residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.

Parts of Delhi, Gurugram, Noida and nearby areas were lashed by heavy rain on Sunday, leading to massive traffic snarls in several pockets. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said around 4 pm that moderate showers over South and Central Delhi were likely to extend to the northern parts of the city. Rain is expected to continue for the next two hours, with moderate to heavy showers in different localities.

IMD Advisory For Residents

The weather office urged residents to remain cautious. “People in affected areas are advised to stay indoors, avoid sheltering under trees or weak structures, check traffic updates and refrain from unnecessary travel,” the advisory stated.

IMD, Meteorologist Naresh Kumar said September will receive above-normal rainfall. An orange alert has been issued for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir. Alerts are also in place for Rajasthan, western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana. Delhi and NCR expect heavy rain for 1-2 days before the weather normalises.

Traffic Disruptions Across NCR

The downpour brought traffic to a standstill in multiple stretches. Commuters leaving offices in the evening are likely to face heavier congestion.

Frustrated users took to the social media platform X to share updates. One commuter reported being stuck near Press Enclave for over an hour, prompting Delhi Traffic Police to take note. Another shared a Google Maps screenshot showing gridlock on NH-8 between Mahipalpur and Dhaula Kuan, while the Libaspur underpass remained jammed for more than 30 minutes without any traffic personnel present.

Complaints also poured in about severe jams on SSN Marg’s 100-feet Road from Chhatarpur to Tivoli, and on Qutub Minar Road. Traffic was completely blocked on Mehrauli-Gurugram Road from Ahimsa Sthal to Qutub Minar Metro Road. Similar chaos was reported from Najafgarh Road in Uttam Nagar.

About the author ABP Live News

ABP Live News delivers round-the-clock coverage of India and the world, tracking politics, policy, governance, crime, courts and breaking developments, while offering sharp, verified reporting that helps readers stay informed, aware and connected to the stories shaping public life.

Read More

Top Headlines

Andhra Pradesh Shock: 6-Year-Old Boy Dies After Collapsing At School, Family Alleges Teacher Beat Him
Andhra Pradesh Shock: 6-Year-Old Boy Dies After Collapsing At School
Sugar Crisis Deepens: Prices Soar Ahead Of Festive Season, Kolkata Rates Hit Rs 70/kg
Why Is Sugar Price Rising? Kolkata Retail Rates Jump To Rs 70/kg Before Festive Season
DMK Turns Down Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Free Car Offer, Udhayanidhi Says ‘Government In Debt’
DMK Turns Down Vijay’s Free Car Offer, Udhayanidhi Says ‘Govt In Debt’
5 Classes, 1 Room: Himachal Govt School Struggles After Building Declared Unsafe
5 Classes, 1 Room: Himachal Govt School Struggles After Building Declared Unsafe

Videos

BREAKING: Rahul Gandhi's Police Station Protest Intensifies as Congress Demands FIR in Pellet Gun Case
BREAKING: Rahul Gandhi Stages Sit-In Outside Delhi Police Station, Demands FIR Over Pellet Gun Case
Breaking News: Rahul Gandhi Seeks FIR Over Alleged Pellet Gun Use Against Students in Delhi
Breaking: Rahul Gandhi Demands FIR Over Alleged Pellet-Gun Use on Students, Stays at Delhi Police Station
Breaking: Rahul Gandhi at Delhi Police HQ: Possible Jantar Mantar Pellet-Gun Complaint Under Review

Photo Gallery

25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Embed widget