Delhi NCR’s several areas have witnessed critical traffic congestion and water logging today as a result of rain in the overnight and morning hours, with official warnings cautioning against and advising against the use of roads. Busy roads such as sections of Dwarka, Golf Link Road, UER-II, and portions in Gurugram are severely impacted, with long wait times reported and some routes being blocked or heavily restricted.
Traffic and Water Logging Update
- There has been extensive water-logging and traffic jams on main roads in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, and Faridabad.
- Gurgaon recorded more than 100 mm of rain within four hours alone, with NH-48 (Delhi-Jaipur Expressway) being especially hit where there were wait times of up to 90 minutes because of stranded vehicles and congestion.
- In Delhi, areas like Sangam Vihar, Moti Bagh, Pragati Maidan, ITO, Sarai Kale Khan, and MB Road have reported severe flooding; diversions are in place for some stretches to manage the turmoil.
- The Yamuna river crossed its danger mark, raising flood fears and leading to the closure of Loha Pul bridge and alerts for low-lying areas.
- Delhi Metro's Yellow Line experienced delays between Vishwavidyalaya and Central Secretariat, bringing added trouble for office and school travellers.
Best Routes to Commute
| Route | Suggested Route | Avoid Routes |
| Sindhu Border to Model Town | Mukarba Chowk - Outer Ring Road - Mukandpur Flyover | GTK Bus Depot (underpasses waterlogged) |
| Model Town to Mukarba Chowk | Azadpur Chowk - Road 51- Outer Ring Road - NH-44 | Ring Road near Sarai Kale Khan and Zakhira Railway Underpass |
| Central Delhi (Saket Area) | Aurobindo Marg, TB Hospital Road, Lado Sarai to MB Road | Press Enclave Road, MB Road and the major intersections |
| Gurugram | Rajiv Chowk, Golf course | NH-48 Expressway, Railway Station Road |
- Public transport such as the Metro is better, although passengers should monitor real-time service information, particularly on hit lines. Trains are normally running on un-hit sections and are still the least affected by waterlogging.
- Gurugram office-goers have been told to work from home; schools are converting to online classes to escape travel risks.
- Avoid known flooded streets if travel is necessary, use main roads to facilitate emergency response, and utilise ride-sharing or shared taxis to reduce the number of vehicles that add to congestion and delays.
- Officials appeal for patience, compliance with traffic advisories, and assistance from staff at intersections and waterlogged areas.
- Two-wheelers and cyclists are strongly discouraged because water-logging has resulted in breakage and safety hazards.
Today, public transport in the form of unaffected parts of the Metro and work from home options provide the most secure and efficient travel options, caution and regular updates necessary for those required to travel through flooded regions.
