Delhi-NCR rain chaos: Capital under orange alert; WFH advisory issued for Gurgaon
Heavy rains lashed Delhi-NCR on Monday, causing significant waterlogging and traffic congestion. Authorities in Gurgaon issued a work-from-home advisory for August 25 due to the downpour. Several key roads and underpasses in Delhi also experienced severe water accumulation. Flight operations were disrupted, with fifteen Delhi-bound flights being diverted. Civic teams were deployed to manage the…
Delhi-NCR experienced heavy rainfall on Monday, resulting in waterlogging, traffic congestion, and flight disruptions. The weather office issued orange alerts for light to moderate rain and isolated heavy rainfall. Gurgaon specifically received 70mm of rainfall, leading to waterlogged areas and slow-moving traffic on key roads, including the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway.
Authorities in Gurgaon issued a work-from-home advisory for August 25 to minimize traffic congestion and facilitate repairs. Delhi faced waterlogged areas, slow-moving traffic, and disrupted movement in various locations, including Lutyens’ Delhi, Mathura Road, Connaught Place, and the Zakhira underpass. Flight operations were also impacted, with 15 Delhi-bound flights diverted, including two international flights.
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