Waterlogging Woes In Noida, Gurugram As Heavy Rain Lashes Delhi NCR, IMD Issues Yellow Alert

Heavy rainfall in Noida and Gurugram caused waterlogging, disrupting infrastructure and traffic. Residents expressed concerns about monsoon preparedness.

Heavy rainfall caused widespread waterlogging in parts of Noida and Gurugram.

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Incessant rainfall caused waterlogging in several parts of Noida and Gurugram on Sunday. Waterlogging has caused blockage of roads resulting in commuters facing trouble amid their movements. Traffic police were found helping the common people at various places and maintaining traffic while getting drenched during heavy rain and waterlogging.

#WATCH | Uttar Pradesh: Severe waterlogging witnessed in parts of Noida after incessant rainfall.

(Visuals from Noida Sector 62) pic.twitter.com/pCcs1zo9Nb

— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2024

Until 8.30 am, Gurugram has received 20.5 mm of rainfall on Sunday. The minimum temperature was 26.9 degrees Celsius, which was 0.2 notches lower than yesterday's 20.8 degrees Celsius, as per a TOI report.

"सेवा सुरक्षा और सहयोग"@trafficggm द्वारा भारी बरसात और जलभराव के दौरान भीगते हुए आमजन की विभिन्न जगह सहायता करके यातायात चलाते हुए। pic.twitter.com/yMSz0jGhrB

— Gurugram Traffic Police (@TrafficGGM) August 11, 2024

The persistent issue of waterlogging has raised concerns about the NCR's preparedness for the monsoon season, prompting residents to call on authorities for immediate action to prevent future incidents. The 'Red Run Marathon' planned for Sunday in the Laser Valley of Gurugram to raise HIV awareness was cancelled due to the rain.

ये है हमारा #Gurgaon
कुछ घंटों की बारिश में बस डूब सा जाता है,सड़कों पर नाव चलने लगती हैं, यही इसकी खूबसूरती है #Gurugram pic.twitter.com/lf2qBcp4Uk

— Sakshi Rawat (@sakshirawat9) August 11, 2024

IMD Issues 'Yellow Alert' For Haryana, East-West UP, And Others

In addition to the national capital, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Haryana and Chandigarh. Over the past 24 hours, 2.9 mm of rain was recorded, bringing the temperature down to 26 degrees Celsius, with a maximum of 32 degrees Celsius expected, according to the IMD.

An IMD official stated, "Moderate to heavy rainfall is likely in southern Haryana over the next 24 hours. Active monsoon conditions will persist in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh for the next four to five days," as reported by TOI.

Rainfall affected traffic on Rohtak Road and Najafgarh Firni Road. Waterlogging and the breakdown of three cluster buses near Chhawla Stand on Najafgarh Road also contributed to the traffic disruption.

The Bajghera Underpass, part of #DwarkaExpressway Package 3 #Gurugram newly constructed by @larsentoubro, has been severely flooded. The failure of all backup dewatering pumps during heavy rains is a major concern. Urgent action is needed to address this infrastructure failure.… pic.twitter.com/l8DKT0rsRV

— प्रखर Dwarka Expressway |🇮🇳 (@PrakharSahay) August 11, 2024

The IMD has issued a 'yellow' alert for heavy rain in East and West Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh for Sunday. An 'orange' alert, indicating 'very heavy' rainfall, has been issued for Uttarakhand, along with a similar warning for East Rajasthan, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.

For West Rajasthan, the IMD has issued a 'yellow' warning for thunderstorms, lightning, and squalls.