Rain lashes Delhi; waterlogging reported in several areas as city remains under ‘orange alert’

Rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Friday, leading to waterlogging in multiple areas as the city remained under an ‘orange alert’.

Between 11.30 am and 2.30 pm, Chhatarpur recorded the highest rainfall at 24.5 mm, followed by Pusa at 15 mm, Naraina at 9 mm, Palam at 8 mm.

Mayur Vihar received 6.5 mm, Safdarjung 5.2 mm, Ayanagar recorded 3.5 mm, followed by Lodi Road at 2.7 mm, Janakpuri at 2.5 mm and Ridge at 0.8 mm.

Severe waterlogging was reported in Sangam Vihar and Shani Bazar Road, where roads were inundated. Residents said children were seen playing in the water while trucks waded through the flooded stretches.

Waterlogging was also reported around Apsara border, Mangolpuri Dhaula Kuan, near the Delhi High Court and in parts of northwest Delhi, including Rohini.

Rain was also reported in areas including northeast Delhi and several parts of north and northwest Delhi.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘orange alert’ for Delhi, forecasting light to moderate rain at many places in the city.