Delhi Rain

2024 - 8 - 1

Delhi Rain: When the City Became a Waterpark!

Delhi Rain - Delhi-NCR Monsoon - Flight Diversions - IMD Red Alert - School Closures - Traffic issues - Urban Infrastructure - Waterlogging - Weather Disruptions

Heavy rains lead to school closures and traffic nightmares in Delhi. Is it time to bring out the inflatable swans?

The skies opened up over Delhi on Wednesday, with rain pouring down like it was auditioning for a monsoon-themed Bollywood movie! The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) didn't waste time issuing a red alert across the Delhi-NCR region. The sudden downpour turned streets into rivers, leading to widespread waterlogging and a traffic apocalypse that had commuters wishing they could surf their way home. As a result, the Delhi government announced all schools, both private and government, would remain closed on August 1st, allowing children to enjoy a surprise day off—rain or shine!

In scenes reminiscent of the great flood stories, several areas were hit hard, with flooding creeping into homes and businesses. Unfortunately, things took a tragic turn in the Sabzi Mandi area, where a house collapsed due to the relentless rain, although thankfully, no casualties were reported. Not even the bravest of Delhiites could dodge the massive traffic jams or the impromptu protests for safer infrastructure in the wake of nature's fury!

Despite the chaos, the rain also brought a much-needed respite from the oppressive humidity that had gripped the city. Could this downpour be nature’s way of reminding us that every storm eventually passes? However, as we dive into puddles rather than traffic jams, people are discussing the importance of better drainage systems and urban planning to deal with such weather phenomena. Who knew urban infrastructure could be as hot a topic as the latest Netflix series!

At the end of the day, while we embrace our soaked shoes and navigational skills turning into water navigation, let’s be grateful for the reprieve from the heat. Did you know that the monsoon season in Delhi usually spans from June to September, and this year, we might be breaking previous rainfall records? So grab those umbrellas, put on your best rain gear, and embrace the weather because in 2023, it’s not just raining cats and dogs, it’s raining everything!

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Delhi Rain: तेज बारिश के कारण आज बंद रहेंगे सभी स्कूल, तीन घंटे में डूबी ... (दैनिक जागरण)

Delhi Rain School Closed दिल्ली में बुधवार को झमाझम बारिश हुई। एक ओर उमस भरी गर्मी से राहत मिली तो दूसरी ओर आफत बन आई।

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Rain pounds Delhi-NCR, massive jams after waterlogging, schools ... (India Today)

A red alert has been issued for Delhi-NCR which received heavy rain on Wednesday evening. The incessant downpour caused waterlogging and traffic disruptions ...

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Delhi Rains LIVE updates: Severe waterlogging, traffic congestion ... (Livemint)

Delhi Rains LIVE updates: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi on Wednesday, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall ...

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Heavy rain lashes Delhi, IMD issues red alert; waterlogging in ... (Business Standard)

Delhi has been put on a 'red' alert after heavy rain lashed Delhi-NCR on Wednesday evening that caused waterlogging and traffic congestion in several areas.

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Delhi Rains: All schools, private and govt, to remain closed on Aug 1 ... (Business Today)

Delhi government has announced that all schools, both government and private, will be closed on August 1st.

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Delhi-NCR Rains: Heavy rain lashes Delhi, 'red' warning issued (The Hindu)

Delhi on 'red' alert due to heavy rain, causing flooding and traffic congestion, sparking protests for safety measures.

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IMD issues red alert for Delhi NCR after heavy rains, waterlogging at ... (Times of India)

India News: NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi and other NCR regions for the next 24 hours.

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Delhi Rain: दिल्ली में आफत बनी बारिश, सब्जी मंडी इलाके में ढहा मकान ... (अमर उजाला)

दिल्ली-एनसीआर में बुधवार शाम को अचानक मौसम ने करवट बदली। भारी ब ...

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Delhi Rain: बंपर बारिश से दरिया बनी दिल्ली, केदारनाथ में बादल फटने की ... (ABP News)

भारी बारिश और जलभराव के कारण दिल्ली के आईटीओ के पास जाम की स्थिति बन गई है तो वहीं ओल्ड राजेंद्र नगर के कई इलाकों में फिर से पानी ...

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Delhi Rain Live Updates : दिल्‍ली-एनसीआर में बार‍िश से त्राह‍िमाम ... (News18 इंडिया)

Monsoon Weather Report: दिल्‍ली एनसीआर में बुधवार शाम अचानक मौसम बदला और जमकर बार‍िश हुई. जगह-जगह पानी भर जाने से लोग जाम में ...

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House collapses in Delhi's Sabzi Mandi area after heavy rain (India Today)

Incessant rain in the capital city on Wednesday evening resulted in collapse of a house in north Delhi's Sabzi Mandi area. No casualties have been reported ...

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Delhi rain: Schools to remain closed today amid heavy waterlogging ... (Hindustan Times)

Delhi minister Atishi announced that all schools in the capital will remain shut on Thursday in view of the heavy downpour and waterlogging.

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Red alert in Delhi after sudden intense spells of rain; Mayur Vihar ... (The Indian Express)

According to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Automatic Weather Station (AWS) network, the Pragati Maidan observatory in central Delhi recorded ...

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Delhi Rain : भारी बारिश में फिर पानी-पानी हुई दिल्ली, सड़कें बनीं तालाब ... (अमर उजाला)

Delhi Rain : भारी बारिश में फिर पानी-पानी हुई दिल्ली, सड़कें बनीं त ...

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Delhi Rain: दिल्ली में आधी रात तक आसमान से बरसी आफत, आज स्कूल ... (News18 इंडिया)

Weather Rain Update: भारतीय मौसम विभाग (IMD) के अनुसार पूर्वी उत्तर प्रदेश में 1 अगस्त से 3 अगस्त तक बारिश होगी.

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Heavy rain causes waterlogging, traffic chaos in Delhi, schools closed (Business Standard)

Heavy rainfall brought the national capital to a screeching halt on Wednesday evening amid a 'red' weather warning, inundating large parts of the city, ...

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Delhi Rain Waterlogging LIVE: दिल्ली में मुसीबत की बारिश, कहां-क्या ... (Hindustan हिंदी)

Delhi Rainfall Waterlogging Live Updates : दिल्ली-एनसीआर में बुधवार शाम को हुई भारी बारिश एक बड़ी आफत बनकर आई। बारिश के कारण सड़कों ...

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Heavy rainfall hits Delhi-NCR, triggers traffic snarls, flight diversions (Hindustan Times)

Multiple areas, including Lutyen's Delhi, Kashmere Gate and Rajinder Nagar, among others, were inundated following the heavy rainfall. | Latest News India.

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5 dead as heavy rain batters Delhi-NCR, schools shut, roads ... (India Today)

In Short · Woman, son drown in waterlogged drain in Delhi, 3 electrocuted in Gurugram · 10 flights diverted from Delhi airport · Weather department forecast heavy ...

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Delhi Rains Live: दिल्ली में बनी दरिया! भारी बारिश से कई इलाकों में ... (ABP News)

Delhi Rain News Live: दिल्ली में बारिश के बाद फिर कई जगहों पर पानी भर गया. कई जगह से जाम की तस्वीरें सामने आईं.

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Delhi Rain Havoc: Delhi-NCR में बारिश के कारण भीषण जल-जमाव, आज ... (अमर उजाला)

Delhi Rain Havoc: Delhi-NCR में बारिश के कारण भीषण जल-जमाव, आज के लिए भी रेड अलर्ट जारी। IMD Alert.

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Delhi schools closed: Delhi schools shut amid heavy rain: Red alert ... (The Economic Times)

Heavy rainfall in Delhi on Wednesday evening caused widespread disruptions, including collapsed houses, flooded roads, and diverted flights.

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Indigo faces backlash for cheerful tone on flight disruptions in Delhi ... (Business Standard)

Indigo Airlines refers to flight delays caused by heavy rainfall as a 'special announcement straight from the heavenly skies' - netizens react.

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Delhi Rain: दिल्ली में बारिश ने तोड़ा 14 साल का रिकॉर्ड, जानिए किस इलाके ... (नवभारत टाइम्स)

Delhi Weather Rain Update: दिल्ली में जोरदार बारिश से आम जनजीवन अस्त व्यस्त नजर आया। कई इलाकों में जलजमाव हो गया।

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Delhi rain: Police get 3000 calls of traffic logjam (The Indian Express)

According to Delhi police, traffic inspectors and circle officers were deployed to the spots to address each issue depending on the severity of the ...

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7 killed as Delhi receives 108 mm of rain in just 24 Hours: A record ... (Business Today)

This significant downpour, which began late on July 31 led to widespread waterlogging and disruptions across the city.

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Delhi Rain Live Updates: Parts of Delhi-NCR waterlogged; two dead ... (Hindustan Times)

Delhi Rain Live Updates: Earlier a woman and her child drowned after falling into a waterlogged drain in the Ghazipur, East Delhi following heavy rainfall.

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Heavy rains lash Delhi: Flights diverted, schools shut, city on high alert (Business Standard)

The heavy rainfall brought the national capital to a standstill, causing severe traffic jams and leaving people stranded as roads turned into rivers.

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Delhi rains: Delhi to face more rain, IMD issues flood warnings; 2 ... (Business Standard)

Delhi grapples with waterlogging following heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening; Delhi minister issues last-minute school closure: Delhi rains.

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Delhi Rains: Schools closed, roads flooded as Heavy rainfall in ... (The Hindu)

Delhi NCR Weather: Heavy rainfall brought the national capital to a screeching halt on Wednesday evening, inundating large parts of the city.

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