No relief for rain-hit Delhi as IMD issues yellow alert, schools shut in Noida, Gurugram
India Today
Normal life has been thrown out of gear as heavy rains lashed the Delhi-NCR region on Thursday, leading to severe waterlogging and traffic jams. Schools have been shut in Noida and Gurugram and IMD has issued a yellow alert for today.
As heavy rains lashed the national capital for the second consecutive day on Thursday, it led to severe waterlogging in several areas and affected traffic movement on key roads across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued a 'yellow alert', cautioning people about moderate rain at most places in the city on Friday.
Rains are likely to lash the national capital on the weekend too. In view of the heavy rainfall, private schools (up to class 8) have been asked to remain closed in Noida and Gurugram on Friday.
With heavy rains lashing Delhi NCR area leading to waterlogging & long jams, along with heavy rainfall alert being sounded for today, schools in both Gurugram & Noida (upto class VIII) to remain shut. Gurugram also advised corporates to give work from home to their employees. https://t.co/1yrutXI3eb
Long traffic snarls were reported in the Delhi-NCR region and more rain has been predicted for the region. The weather office has predicted a generally cloudy sky, moderate rain and thundershowers at most places. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to settle at 28 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius, respectively, the MeT said.
"A fresh cloud is approaching towards Delhi leading to possibility of light to moderate rainfall at most places with intense spells occasionally at a few places over Delhi and adjoining areas of NCR during next 3-4 hours," the weather department said in a tweet.
