On Wednesday afternoon, intense showers hit a number of components of Delhi and the NCR, inflicting extreme site visitors jams and waterlogging in low-lying areas, whereas the Yamuna river as soon as once more rose above the hazard degree. Movies confirmed rain flooding main roads, together with Krishna Menon Marg, Feroz Shah Kotla Highway, and Arjangarh, inflicting vital inconvenience for commuters. Site visitors additionally slowed alongside Mathura Highway as autos navigated via submerged stretches.
In line with the India Meteorological Division (IMD), Delhi is predicted to see a “usually cloudy sky with reasonable rain” at present. A “thunderstorm with rain” is forecast for tomorrow, adopted by “usually cloudy sky with reasonable rain” on September 5, “thunderstorm with rain” on September 6, and “usually cloudy sky” on September 7 and eight.
The Central Air pollution Management Board (CPCB) recorded Delhi's Air High quality Index (AQI) at 80 at 4 pm on Wednesday, categorizing it as ‘passable'. In the meantime, the Yamuna river remained above the hazard mark of 205.33 metres, with ranges reaching 207 metres on the Previous Railway Bridge round 1 pm. On July 13, 2023, the Yamuna had touched a report 208.66 metres.
On Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited Loha Pul to fulfill affected households, assuring residents that the state of affairs was being managed.
“The state of affairs is beneath management. All essential preparations have been made for the residents. Even higher preparations will probably be supplied if wanted,” she mentioned.
Gupta added that she had sought cooperation from neighbouring states.
“There's water circulation solely within the Yamuna plain. All preparations are being made for the individuals. We is not going to let there be any issue. I've spoken with the adjoining states – J&Okay, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Haryana. We are going to lengthen all potential assist to them, no matter is required. Collectively, we are going to face this disaster,” she mentioned.
[With ANI inputs]
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