Delhi rain: 14 flights diverted at airport, city faces traffic snarls and waterlogging
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Delhi rain: 14 flights diverted at airport, city faces traffic snarls and waterlogging
At least 14 flights were diverted at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Public Works Department (PWD) received over 20 complaints concerning waterlogging on many key stretches. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leveraged the opportunity to hit out at the BJP-led Delhi government, accusing it of monsoon mismanagement. The party’s leader of Opposition Atishi slammed Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for not taking action to prevent flooding. For confidential support on suicide matters call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255.
At the Indira Gandhi International Airport, at least 14 flights were diverted on Tuesday between 1 pm and 5 pm, said sources.
The airport, on its official X handle, had warned of a possible impact on flight operations due to the “inclement weather”. Airlines had also put out statements, advising flyers to reach the airport early. “Rainy conditions in Delhi have led to blocked roads and slower movement across parts of the city. We know this can be inconvenient, especially when you are heading to the airport. We recommend planning extra time for your commute and checking your flight status through our website or mobile app,” Indigo wrote on X.
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Several areas of the Capital faced waterlogging. Of the 14 complaints received by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on waterlogging and falling of trees, Karol Bagh zone topped the list with four complaints — one each from areas of Sudarshan Park, Kirti Nagar, and two from Karam Pura.
The Public Works Department (PWD) received over 20 complaints concerning waterlogging on many key stretches.
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The downpour led to knee-deep waterlogging in several areas, like the underpass near
Delhi Cantonment, Zakhira Underpass, Pul Prahladpur, ITO, Delhi-Najafgarh Road and Delhi- Rohtak Road, affecting vehicular movement. PWD officials said pumps were deployed to clear out the water, underlining that the operations were time-consuming at Zakhira Underpass and Mahipalpur flyover.
Visuals that surfaced on social media captured the situation in the Mahipalpur area, where around four DTC buses were stranded.
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As powerful winds swept through the city before the rains began, several trees were also uprooted. The MCD received complaints about trees falling in Vasant Kunj and Naraina Village.
Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leveraged the opportunity to hit out at the BJP-led Delhi government, accusing it of monsoon mismanagement. In a post on X, AAP wrote, “Every engine of the 4-engine BJP government in Delhi gets jammed in a light rain. There is no arrangement for drainage in the BJP government; the roads are submerged in water. Delhi is stuck in traffic jams, but the propaganda vehicle of the BJP’s lies is running at full speed.”
Leader of Opposition Atishi slammed Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for not taking action to prevent flooding. Reposting the traffic police’s monsoon alert on X, Atishi questioned, “Where is Delhi’s Chief Minister who said that roads will not be flooded during rains?”
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Among the neighbouring cities, Gurgaon also witnessed waterlogging in several parts. Residents cited incomplete desilting work and maintenance of stormwater drains as reasons for waterlogging.
Sectors 4, 21, 40, 41, and 45 were among the affected areas.
(with PTI inputs)