Delhi rains: Heavy downpour causes traffic snarls, waterlogging; IMD issues orange alert

Many areas in Delhi witnessed traffic jams on Friday as continuous rainfall led to waterlogging at several key stretches. The Delhi Traffic Police issued an alert, asking commuters to plan their journey in view of the rainfall. "Waterlogging has been observed near Hanuman Setu on Shanti van to Hanuman Mandir Carriageway, Libaspur underpass, Maharani Bagh Taimur Nagar cut, CDR Chowk, Mehrauli towards Gurugram, Andheria Mode towards Vasant Kunj, under Nizamuddin bridge, Singhu Border near petrol pump, MB Road towards Sainik Farm carriageway," it tweeted, advising the commuters to avoid these stretches.

Rains continued to lash parts of Delhi, leading to waterlogging and affecting traffic movement in several areas of the city. The national capital has been witnessing an incessant spell of light to moderate rain for the past two days. The weather department has predicted more rains on Friday.

Owing to heavy rains, schools up to class 8th have also been closed in Gurugram, and authorities have advised corporates to grant work from home to their employees, so they can avoid floods and waterlogged roads on their way to work.

Continuous downpour has been lashing parts of Delhi and its adjoining areas like Noida, Gurugram, and others. Hence, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert in these areas for today. 

Schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar from classes 1 to 8 will remain closed today in wake of heavy rainfall.  Noida DM Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj in an order said, "In the wake of heavy rainfall in Noida, schools, from classes 1 to 8, will remain closed on September 23." 

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