Delhi witnessed severe traffic congestion and widespread waterlogging due to heavy rains, causing misery to commuters. Delhi BJP criticized Delhi Minister Aatishi and the AAP government for their failure to prevent waterlogging issues. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of heavy rain and thunderstorms in certain areas, while the government has been directed to take necessary measures to prevent a potential public health crisis.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra, forecasting heavy rainfall and possible disruptions to daily life in these regions. The weather office also predicts light rain over Delhi for the next two days and has recorded satisfactory air quality in the capital. Meanwhile, rescue efforts continue in Kerala's Wayanad district following massive landslides that have claimed over 300 lives.
"Founder of 'United Against Hate', Khalid Saifi has approached the Delhi High Court against the invocation of the charge of attempt to murder against him in the case related the communal riots that took place in the city in February 2020. Saifi's lawyer argued that the charge cannot be framed as he was not in possession of any weapon and the alleged gunshot cannot be attributed to him. However, the court has stated that there is evidence of Saifi's presence and provocation at the incident site, making it difficult to entertain his plea."
Heavy rainfall in the capital city of Delhi caused chaos on Wednesday evening as a woman and her son drowned in a drain in East Delhi's Mayur Vihar Phase 3. This incident was followed by an announcement from Education Minister Atishi that all schools, government and private, would be closed on Thursday. The downpour also resulted in flight diversions at the Delhi Airport, numerous waterlogged roads, and hours of traffic snarls. Various government officials and authorities are working to address the waterlogging and traffic issues caused by the heavy rain. Similarly, parts of Gurgaon and Noida were also affected by the rain, causing hindrances in their normal functioning.
Heavy rain in Maharashtra's Lonavala led to the overflowing of Bhushi Dam, resulting in a family of six being swept away by the strong currents. Authorities have recovered two bodies so far and halted rescue operations for the day, with plans to resume tomorrow morning. In separate incidents, three more individuals have drowned in Delhi due to heavy rain. This serves as a reminder of the dangers of water activities during monsoon season.
A cab driver tragically died and six people were injured after a portion of a canopy at Delhi airport's Terminal-1 collapsed early Friday due to heavy rain. The incident led to suspension of flight departures and teams from various agencies were present at the scene. The airport, which handles around 1,400 flight movements daily, was left with four damaged vehicles and a search operation was conducted to ensure no one was trapped.
The Aviation Ministry has issued an advisory to all airlines regarding the collapse of Terminal 1's roof at the Delhi airport due to heavy rain on Friday morning. The ministry emphasized that flight rescheduling should be done without any additional charges, and airlines are advised to monitor and take necessary action against any abnormal increase in airfares to and from Delhi. Several flights have been canceled and rescheduled to other terminals, and passengers are entitled to full refunds or alternative flight arrangements. This incident highlights the need for better airport infrastructure to prevent such disruptions in the future.
Heavy rains and thunderstorms hit Delhi and NCR, causing severe waterlogging and disruption in daily life. Many popular areas like Connaught Place and Noida Sector 62 were inundated, leaving people stranded and affecting vehicular movement. This has led to protests by the opposition BJP and forecasted continues rain and cloudy skies for the next seven days by the IMD.
Amid heavy rain, a portion of the roof at Terminal 1 of Delhi airport collapsed, leaving three people dead and several injured. The incident has sparked questions about the hasty inauguration of the terminal in March, despite it still being under construction. The Civil Aviation Minister has assured that he is personally monitoring the situation.
Delhi, the national capital region, is facing severe weather conditions as heavy rainfall and thunderstorms hit the city. Incessant rainfall caused waterlogging and flooding in several parts of Delhi, leading to a chaotic situation. Moreover, a massive fire broke out in a factory in Okhla Phase 2 area, further adding to the chaos. Firefighting efforts are currently underway on the spot. Stay tuned for more updates.