Delhi Rainfall Surges Past Annual Average; Gurugram Struggles with Waterlogging as IMD Forecasts More Showers

14 Sep 2024

Delhi-NCR has experienced significant rainfall this month, surpassing both its annual and seasonal averages for September. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi has exceeded 1,000mm of rainfall this month, marking the highest total since 2021 and the second highest in the past decade. The IMD has forecasted more...

Delhi Faces Waterlogging After Fresh Spells of Rain

11 Aug 2024

After a fresh spell of heavy rain in Delhi, several areas experienced significant waterlogging on Sunday. In West Delhi's Najafgarh area, severe waterlogging was seen on the roads, making it difficult for commuters. Meanwhile, in Rohini Sector 23, people were spotted playing and exercising in the rain as it continued...

MCD Issues Orders To Regulate Basement Use After Tragic Deaths

02 Aug 2024

Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner Ashwani Kumar ordered measures on Thursday to prevent the misuse of basements after meeting with a delegation of UPSC aspirants. This decision follows the tragic deaths of three UPSC aspirants who drowned in the flooded basement of Rau’s IAS coaching centre in Delhi on...

Journalists Unfazed By Floods: Delhi Press Club’s Viral Photo | Watch

01 Aug 2024

A photograph capturing the aftermath of a heavy rainstorm in Delhi has recently gone viral, drawing attention not just for the impressive extent of the flooding but also for the striking scene of journalists maintaining their usual activities amidst the chaos. The image, taken on Wednesday, shows the Press Club...

Red Alert Issued In Delhi After Heavy Rains Cause House Collapse

01 Aug 2024

Heavy rains in Delhi have caused significant disruptions, including a house collapse in the Sabzi Mandi area of north Delhi, injuring one person. The Delhi Fire Services received a call at 8:57 pm about the collapse near Ghanta Ghar. Five fire tenders were dispatched, and the injured individual was rescued...

Delhi’s Old Rajinder Nagar Faces Severe Flooding Again

31 Jul 2024

Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar is facing severe flooding once again. Recent visuals reveal water flowing into basements, exacerbating the challenges for local residents. The area has been hit hard by heavy rains, leading to significant waterlogging and disruption. Authorities and residents are actively addressing the situation, but the persistent flooding...

Vehicles ‘Swim’ Through Waterlogged Pune-Mumbai Expressway | Watch

15 Jul 2024

A heavy downpour on Sunday afternoon disrupted traffic on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway for nearly half an hour. The rain, which lasted about 15 minutes, led to knee-deep waterlogging between Amrutanjan Point and the Bor Ghat tunnel. According to expressway authorities, the downpour began around 4 pm. A senior police officer...

Mumbai Train Services Disrupted: Heavy Rains Cause Waterlogging Chaos, Watch

08 Jul 2024

Due to severe waterlogging at various places, Mumbai train services on the Main line-Down and Up Fast line between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Thane have been suspended. However, the Down and Up Slow lines are still operational, according to Central Railway officials. POST: Maharashtra | Due to water...

Intense Rainfall Causes Major Waterlogging In Amritsar; IMD Issues Nationwide Alert

30 Jun 2024

Heavy rain poured down on Amritsar on Sunday, causing waterlogging in various areas of the city. Images from the vicinity of the Golden Temple revealed cars stranded on the roads due to the intense rainfall. Furthermore, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for widespread rainfall and thunderstorms...

Delhi Civic Body’s Detailed Plan To Tackle Waterlogging Amid Heavy Rain Predictions

30 Jun 2024

As predictions of heavy to very heavy rainfall loom over the capital region on Sunday, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to mitigate waterlogging and ensure swift responses to potential issues. NDMC vice-chairman Satish Upadhyay outlined the council's proactive measures, stating, "We have identified five...