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Delhi rain 99.1 mm in 24 hours, waterlogging hits traffic
Heavy rain lashed Delhi on Tuesday, causing widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across the capital. The new Parliament building, AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital were seen surrounded by water. A building wall collapsed…
Heavy rain lashed Delhi on Tuesday, causing widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across the capital. The new Parliament building, AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital were seen surrounded by water. A building wall collapsed in Kashmere Gate due to the downpour.
The India Meteorological Department recorded 99.1 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours up to 8.30 am, with Aya Nagar receiving the highest at 101.9 mm. Minimum temperature fell to 23.5 degrees Celsius, 2.9 degrees below normal. Light rain is forecast for Wednesday, with temperatures between 25 and 34 degrees Celsius.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The 99.1 mm rainfall in a day is close to the October 2023 deluge that triggered widespread flooding in the capital. Delhi's drainage infrastructure, designed for a lower intensity of rainfall, gets overwhelmed during such spells. The disruption at AIIMS and Safdarjung affects thousands of patients and commuters daily. The IMD's forecast of continuing light showers offers little respite for recovery. The real test will be how quickly the municipal agencies drain the water and restore normal movement by Thursday morning.
Source: news.abplive.com
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