Delhi Education Minister Atishi has announced that all schools in the city, including both government and private institutions, will be closed today due to heavy rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicated that clouds had gathered over Delhi from all directions, advising residents to avoid unnecessary travel.
In light of very heavy rainfall today evening and forecast of heavy rainfall tomorrow, all schools – government and private – will remain closed tomorrow, 1st August
— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) July 31, 2024
The heavy rain on Wednesday evening brought relief from the humid weather but caused significant traffic congestion across Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR). Waterlogging was reported in multiple areas, leading airlines to issue advisories about potential flight diversions and urging passengers to leave early and check their flight status.
IMD states that Salwan Station Mayur Vihar in East Delhi observed 147.5 mm rainfall from 8:30 AM July 31 to 7:15 AM today whereas station NCMRWF, Noida Sector 62 in Gautam Buddha Nagar, UP observed 147.5 mm rainfall.
Salwan Station Mayur Vihar in East Delhi observed 147.5 mm rainfall from 8:30 AM July 31 to 7:15 AM today whereas station NCMRWF, Noida Sector 62 in Gautam Buddha Nagar, UP observed 147.5 mm rainfall: IMD#DelhiRains pic.twitter.com/ng0hPFzzRT
— ANI (@ANI) August 1, 2024
Areas Effected
Long lines of vehicles were seen on major roads such as the Delhi-Noida Expressway and Mathura Road, as well as key locations like ITO, AIIMS, Pragati Maidan, Kashmere Gate, and Sarai Kale Khan, leaving many people stranded for hours.
2 More Deaths
In a tragic incident, two people, a woman and her child died after slipping into a waterlogged drain. This is the 5th death in the National Capital in a row due to waterlogging.
#WATCH | A 22-year-old woman and her child died after drowning in a waterlogged drain in the Ghazipur area. Further legal action is being taken by Police Station Ghazipur East Delhi: Delhi Police https://t.co/fWXzuwv6rJ pic.twitter.com/fy3GMXY3z3
— ANI (@ANI) August 1, 2024
