Delhi: Experts say lack of contour-mapping, population boom to be blamed for waterlogging

Despite last year’s floods exposing the poor drainage in the Capital, the authorities have applied only quick-fix measures instead of complete overhaul required to solve the problem permanently

Section 144 imposed in Delhi’s flood-prone areas

The Central Water Commission's flood-monitoring portal reported that the water level of the Yamuna river at the Old Railway Bridge surpassed the 207-meter mark at 4 am on Wednesday

Rain woes mount in Delhi, more showers in store

The weather department had issued a "yellow alert" for Saturday as well, cautioning people about moderate rain at most places in Delhi with heavy rains at a couple of locations

Traffic snarls in parts of Delhi as rain continues for 3rd consecutive day

The weather department had issued a yellow alert' for Saturday as well, cautioning people about moderate rain at most places in Delhi with heavy rains at a couple of locations

Gurugram waterlogged as NCR receives rainfall for 3rd consecutive day, police issue advisory

Traffic police personnel and teams of Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority were pressed into action to manage the traffic and drain the water

Delhi slum residents struggle to stay afloat amid monsoon

The Capital City’s poor drainage makes life tougher for the ones living in JJ clusters — as they are at the receiving end of the hazards caused during monsoon, be it water-borne diseases or waterlogging; with no significant help from the authority   Come monsoon, every year the flooded Minto bridge in Delhi becomes a […]

Rains cause waterlogging in Delhi, traffic movement affected

Rains lashed many parts of the national capital on Tuesday morning, leading to waterlogging and traffic snarls in several areas of the city. According to Traffic Police and Public Works Department (PWD) officials, waterlogging was reported underneath AIIMS flyover, at Ring Road near Hyatt Hotel, both sides of Savitri flyover, Maharani Bagh, Dhaula Kuan to […]

Orange alert for ‘moderate to heavy’ rain in Delhi

Another spell of moderate to heavy rain is likely in the capital on Wednesday with the India Meteorological Department issuing an orange alert, warning of major traffic disruptions and waterlogging in low-lying areas MeT officials said Delhi is in for a week-long spell of “light to moderate” rain with the monsoon trough passing through the […]