New Delhi [India]: In the midst of the heavy downpours affecting the national capital, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal voiced her dissatisfaction with the rain situation and described the showers in Delhi as a ‘nightmare.’
Sharing a video of the traffic on her official handle on X, the SAD leader said that she felt disheartened to see an ambulance stuck in the jam in an emergency.
“Felt sad and disheartened to see an ambulance stuck in Delhi’s traffic. Every second counts in an emergency. One rain and Delhi is a nightmare!!” read the post.
“I left from parliament at 6:30 PM, it’s been 6 hours and I’m still stuck on the roads!! Traffic is at a standstill, people’s cars have run out of fuel and little kids are stranded in cars!! It is indeed a nightmare !!So much for the much touted and publicised Delhi model !!” read the post further.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has cautioned all officers to remain alert in light of the ongoing heavy downpour in the national capital.
“Have cautioned all officers to remain alert in light of the ongoing heavy downpour in Delhi. Apart from ensuring minimum inconvenience to people in general, they are advised to specifically address issues at sites prone to waterlogging, including coaching centres,” Saxena posted on X.
Rain lashed several parts of Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday evening, providing relief from the humid weather. However, the downpour has resulted in traffic congestion throughout the city.
Due to the bad weather, Delhi witnessed 10 flight diversions reported between 7.30 pm and 8pm, according to airport sources.
Meanwhile, Air India issued an advisory warning that flights to and from Delhi may be affected due to the bad weather this evening.
Amid heavy downpours in the national capital on Wednesday evening, a house collapsed in Delhi’s Sabzi Mandi area.
A total of five fire tenders were rushed to the site. However, fire brigade officials were delayed due to traffic congestion. The incident occurred at 8:57 p.m., according to reports.
Rain lashed several parts of Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday evening, providing relief from the humid weather. However, the downpour resulted in traffic congestion throughout the city.
Due to the bad weather, Delhi witnessed 10 flight diversions reported between 7.30 pm and 8pm, according to airport sources.
Severe waterlogging was witnessed near AIIMS after incessant rainfall in the national capital.
Traffic jams were also witnessed in the ITO area of Delhi after rain lashed the city.
The IMD has cautioned that the showers are likely to cause slippery roads, low visibility, traffic disruptions, and localised waterlogging in low-lying areas.
According to the IMD, intermittent showers are likely in Delhi till August 5.