New Delhi: Heavy rains lashed Delhi and its surrounding areas on Friday morning throwing life out of gear. Waterlogging was reported in several areas and flights operations were affected. At least four people lost their lives in after a tree fell on a tubewell room built on the farm in Kharkhari Canal village in Dwarka, due to strong winds this morning.
The deceased are identified as 26-year-old Jyoti and her three children. Her husband, Ajay, has sustained minor injuries, reported ANI.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR over the next two hours, reported News18.
"Due to inclement weather conditions and thunderstorms in Delhi, some flights have been impacted at Delhi Airport. Our on-ground teams are diligently working with all stakeholders to ensure a seamless and efficient passenger experience. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information," Delhi Airport said in an advisory posted on X. Over 100 flights have reportedly been delayed.
Waterlogging in several areas caused inconvenience to the locals. RK Puram, Dwarka, Khanpur and South Extension Ring Road are among the worst affected areas.
Visuals Of Waterlogging:
Due to strong winds, several trees were also uprooted.
At DDU Marg, a man named Mukesh told ANI, "I am heading to my office in Laxmi Nagar. The rain has brought such relief from the heat. But now I am late for work. I have been stuck here since 5 am... There was a traffic snarl as well as an accident here just now. There is no waterlogging here but at the Connaught Place flyover..."
A man coming from the direction of Minto Bridge - Somvir said, "This rainfall will bring respite from the heat. It is a bit cold now...There is waterlogging at the underpass. Bikes and autos are breaking down there. We have returned from there." Visuals from Major Somnath Marg in RK Puram showed uprooted trees lying on the road, disrupting traffic.
Meanwhile, moderate rainfall was predicted in some part of Punja, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
Due to the rainfall, temperatures dropped in the national capital bringing relief to the people.
