Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi on Saturday, affecting traffic in the national capital. Now the problem has become more serious due to water logging on the roads and uprooting of trees at many places. To help commuters avoid congestion, the Delhi Traffic Police late on Saturday night issued an advisory to avoid certain routes in the national capital. Significantly, these roads are still waterlogged, so there may be a problem for people traveling through these routes.
Delhi Traffic Update: Routes To Avoid
As per advisory, commuters are advised not to travel from Khan Market, Teen Murti Gol Chakkar, Bhairon Marg, GGR-PDR, A-Point to W-Point, Kamla Express Building, Andrews Ganj, Khanpur T-Point and Under Railway Bridge Is given. Other routes including Bhairon Marg are still waterlogged.
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As per the latest updates, people are advised to stay away from Ring Road near IP flyover from Rajghat to Nizamuddin Carriageway. Commuters can take alternate routes via Shanti Van, Rajghat, JLN Marg and BSZ Marg to avoid the stretch.
traffic alert
Traffic is restricted on Bhairo Marg due to water-logging under the railway bridge.Travelers are advised to avoid stretching. pic.twitter.com/XxMDaS7gpJ– Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) 16 July 2023
Severe water-logging was reportedly witnessed in these areas following heavy rains on Saturday. The travelers were saddened by how difficult it was for them to get where they wanted to go. Besides, trees were uprooted at places like Tughlaq Road after the rains, disrupting vehicular movement.
delhi traffic police advice
Delhi Traffic Police’s advisory said, “Due to rain in the evening, some roads have been affected due to water-logging and fallen trees. Commuters are advised to plan their travel accordingly and travel at their own convenience.” Avoid these parts for.”
There have been several reports of people battling water-logging on the roads since Saturday’s rains. Social media platforms are now flooded with videos and pictures of people trying to wade through water-logged roads by pushing their two-wheelers while four-wheelers make their way through such roads.
delhi flood update
The water level of Yamuna river was measured at 207.27 meters at 1 pm on Saturday. The water level was measured at 207.98 meters at 11 pm on Friday, while it was 207.38 meters in the afternoon on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department on Friday forecast that there is a possibility of light to moderate rain and thundershowers in Delhi in the next 4-5 days.