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Delhi: It is raining heavily in the national capital Delhi, ( Delhi) due to which there is a situation of jam at many places. Today, more than 100 mm of rain was recorded in just one hour, after which many areas were waterlogged and the Meteorological Department had to issue a ‘red alert’. Apart from this, traffic jams are being seen at many places in Delhi today. At the same time, all schools have been closed in view of the interests of the children.
Education Minister gave information
Delhi Education Minister Atishi herself has given this information by tweeting. Atishi said that in view of very heavy rain this evening and the forecast of heavy rain today, all schools – government and private – will remain closed tomorrow.
112.5 mm rain in one hour
The Meteorological Department said that the National Guideline Bulletin related to the flash floods also gives a list of those areas of Delhi, which have been asked to be cautious. According to the IMD’s Automatic Weather Station (AWS) network, 112.5 mm of rain was recorded in an hour at the Pragati Maidan Observatory in central Delhi.
The Meteorological Department further said that the National Bulletin related to flash floods also lists the areas of Delhi which have been asked to remain alert. According to the IMD’s Weather Station (AWS) network, 112.5 mm of rain was recorded in an hour at the Pragati Maidan Observatory in central Delhi. The IMD has advised people to stay indoors, keep windows and doors closed and avoid unnecessary travel. Along with this, the department has also issued a ‘red’ alert, in which it has been said to take action and be cautious about the rain.
Waterlogging at these places
Due to heavy rains, many areas including Lutyens Delhi, Kashmiri Gate and Rajendra Nagar were submerged. In visuals from the Qutub Minar area of south Delhi, vehicles were seen moving through waterlogged roads while traffic policemen were trying to regulate the movement of vehicles.
