Delhi: Traffic to be halted near Loha Pul as Yamuna crosses danger mark

September 2, 2025 10:05 AM

Delhi: Traffic to be halted near Loha Pul as Yamuna crosses danger mark

Authorities in Delhi have ordered a halt to traffic and public movement near Loha Pul from 5 pm on Tuesday after the Yamuna River rose above its danger mark of 205.33 metres following heavy rainfall across the National Capital Region (NCR). The directive was issued in response to a flood advisory from the Central Water Commission (CWC). The Shahdara District Magistrate announced the restrictions, warning that the water level at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB) may exceed 206.50 metres. According t...

Several areas in Delhi witness rainfall, more rain likely in NCR: IMD

July 31, 2025 11:11 AM

Several areas in Delhi witness rainfall, more rain likely in NCR: IMD

Several areas in the national capital, including Janpath, Lajpat Nagar, and the Minto Bridge stretch, received rainfall on Thursday morning, a day after intense showers were recorded across the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall for parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) during the day. According to the IMD, areas such as Bahadurgarh and Manesar are also likely to witness light thunderstorms accompanied by lightning. In a post ...

Heavy rains lash Delhi-NCR, IMD issues red alert amid traffic chaos

July 9, 2025 7:44 PM

Heavy rains lash Delhi-NCR, IMD issues red alert amid traffic chaos

A sudden spell of heavy rain battered Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday, leading to widespread waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and a red alert from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD, in its latest advisory, warned that the weather system moving eastward is expected to bring moderate rainfall across most parts of the region, with isolated pockets likely to witness heavy downpours over the next few hours. Light to moderate rain had already begun in seve...