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Delhi Grappling With Heavy Rains; Parliament Roof Leak, 7 Deaths And More Updates

Delhiites, stay very safe and avoid stepping outside.

by Shreya Ghosh
Delhi Grappling With Heavy Rains; Parliament Roof Leak, 7 Deaths And More Updates

Incessant heavy rainfall wreaked havoc in Delhi. From major waterlogged chaos to traffic congestion, flooded areas around the city concern residents. Continuous massive downpours brought the capital city to a standstill. Several areas in Delhi witnessed record rainfall leading to people facing problems. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert already alerting Delhiites about weather conditions.

Very Heavy Rains Lashed Parts Of Delhi

Social media platforms are flooded with pictures and videos of flooded streets, underpasses, and more locations. Netizens are concerned about residents’ safety and many are criticising infrastructural development as most areas are severely waterlogged. Here are videos of recent updates in the city.

Record showers triggered miserable conditions in the city. IMD asked people to avoid visiting outdoors and stay secure inside their houses. In fact, schools were declared closed on August 1.

Queues of vehicles jammed in traffic were seen in multiple areas in Delhi following very heavy rains. According to several reports and posts on X, commuters on the road remained stuck for over an hour. The cause of major congestion was primarily knee-deep water in the surroundings. From bustling parts such as Connaught Place, Ghazipur, and Karol Bagh to empty areas, waterlogging was reported in most locations in Delhi.

Multiple social media posts and reports on the Internet show visuals of water leakage at the New Parliament Building. Videos show water dripping from the building roof and a bucket kept under the place. Opposition parties and many Netizens are raising questions about the new infrastructure.

Also read: Weather Update: Heavy Rains Expected In 10 States Till August 3; Flood-Like Situation Might Persist In Parts Of Maharashtra

More Updates About The City

Torrential rains caused the most horrible incidents in Delhi. According to this video posted on the X platform, a woman drowned in a flooded drain in the Ghazipur area with her toddler.

Overnight rainfall damaged houses, a coaching institute basement, and more. Also, it disrupted, regular flight operations. Many flights had to divert their routes for adverse weather updates.

Also read: IMD Yellow Alert Issued As Delhi-NCR Braces For Continued Heavy Rain; Waterlogging And Traffic Congestion Reported

About seven people lost their lives to the scary submerged conditions. According to a report by NDTV, three people were electrocuted in IFFCO Chowk in Gurugram. Also, two people were killed as a wall collapsed.

Delhiites, stay very careful, safe, and indoors.

Cover Image Courtesy: X/ Stranger (@amarDgreat), X/ G FOR GREAT✌️ (@great8586)

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First Published: August 01, 2024 11:12 AM