Delhi experienced over 100 millimeters of rainfall within an hour, causing significant waterlogging in various parts of the city. The weather office has issued a ‘red’ warning due to the heavy rain. The National Flash Flood Guidance Bulletin has also identified Delhi as an area of concern.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the Pragati Maidan observatory in central Delhi recorded 112.5 mm of rain in just one hour. This intense rainfall in such a short time is classified as a “cloud burst” by the IMD.
Following the heavy rain on Wednesday evening, many areas in Delhi were inundated, leading to severe traffic jams. At least 10 flights were diverted from Delhi airport due to the heavy rainfall.
Delhi’s Old Rajinder Nagar, where three students died last week in a flood at a coaching center’s basement, experienced flooding again due to the recent heavy rain.
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In the Sabzi Mandi area of Delhi, house collapses have been reported, and further details are awaited.
Update
Delhi’s Education Minister Atishi has announced that all schools will remain closed on August 1st.
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