Delhi Water-logging

Vehicular movement on the road near the Red Fort returned to normalcy this morning, days after it was halted after severe water-logging and flood conditions as the Yamuna river continued to be in spate, officials said.

About 10,000 people have been shifted to safer places from their water-logged localities in Punjab over the past three days, authorities said on Wednesday as they focused on relief work.

Light to moderate rainfall lashed the national capital today, affecting the movement of traffic. Parts of the city also witnessed waterlogging due to the rains.

Rain in the national capital this morning brought down the temperature but caused heavy traffic and water-logging in several parts of the city.

Delhi and nearby cities saw water-logging in many parts after several hours of heavy rain overnight, slowing traffic movement this morning.

The national capital received moderate to heavy rainfall today morning, bringing the mercury down in the city.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said changes will be made to Delhi's drainage system based on suggestions received from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) to resolve the issue of water-logging in the city.

Delhi woke up to heavy rain in parts of the city today, which led to severe water-logging in many areas and caused trouble for morning commuters.

DU has set up a 20-member task force in order to curb incidents of snatching and check water-logging, encroachment and illegal parking on campus.

Delhi Metro's soon-to-open Bhikaji Cama Place metro station, which is on the Pink Line, has been facing problems due to water-logging caused by moderate to heavy rain. Due to improper drainage near the station gate, a portion of a pavement adjoining it has caved in slightly, officials said on Monday.

Commuters had to wade through water-logged streets in Delhi as heavy rain hit the national capital on Friday afternoon. Following the deluge, traffic came to standstill in several areas with many important stretches completely in inundated.

Lightning and thunder ripped through the Delhi sky at about 1 pm today along with incessant rain.

Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal on Thursday sought area-wise report on de-silting of drains and installation of water pumps to deal with the problem of water-logging in the national capital

All drains in the city will be desilted by June 7 to prevent water-logging on roads during the monsoon season, Delhi PWD Minister Satyendar Jain said today.

Heavy rains continued to lash the national capital for the second consecutive day today leading to water-logging and traffic jams in many areas of the city.

Vehicular movement on the road near the Red Fort returned to normalcy this morning, days after it was halted after severe water-logging and flood conditions as the Yamuna river continued to be in spate, officials said.

About 10,000 people have been shifted to safer places from their water-logged localities in Punjab over the past three days, authorities said on Wednesday as they focused on relief work.

Light to moderate rainfall lashed the national capital today, affecting the movement of traffic. Parts of the city also witnessed waterlogging due to the rains.

Rain in the national capital this morning brought down the temperature but caused heavy traffic and water-logging in several parts of the city.

Delhi and nearby cities saw water-logging in many parts after several hours of heavy rain overnight, slowing traffic movement this morning.

The national capital received moderate to heavy rainfall today morning, bringing the mercury down in the city.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said changes will be made to Delhi's drainage system based on suggestions received from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) to resolve the issue of water-logging in the city.

Delhi woke up to heavy rain in parts of the city today, which led to severe water-logging in many areas and caused trouble for morning commuters.

DU has set up a 20-member task force in order to curb incidents of snatching and check water-logging, encroachment and illegal parking on campus.

Delhi Metro's soon-to-open Bhikaji Cama Place metro station, which is on the Pink Line, has been facing problems due to water-logging caused by moderate to heavy rain. Due to improper drainage near the station gate, a portion of a pavement adjoining it has caved in slightly, officials said on Monday.

Commuters had to wade through water-logged streets in Delhi as heavy rain hit the national capital on Friday afternoon. Following the deluge, traffic came to standstill in several areas with many important stretches completely in inundated.

Lightning and thunder ripped through the Delhi sky at about 1 pm today along with incessant rain.

Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal on Thursday sought area-wise report on de-silting of drains and installation of water pumps to deal with the problem of water-logging in the national capital

All drains in the city will be desilted by June 7 to prevent water-logging on roads during the monsoon season, Delhi PWD Minister Satyendar Jain said today.

Heavy rains continued to lash the national capital for the second consecutive day today leading to water-logging and traffic jams in many areas of the city.