Live updates on Delhi’s heavy rainfall: On Saturday, the national capital witnessed intense downpours, resulting in waterlogging and traffic congestion throughout various areas. This exacerbates the already existing flooding situation caused by the Yamuna River breaching its banks due to prolonged heavy rainfall in the upper catchment regions.
Officials stated that several previously closed roads in Delhi were reopened as the floodwaters from the Yamuna receded on Saturday. However, certain traffic regulations still remain in effect for specific road stretches.
As per the advisory issued by the traffic police, at 8 am on Saturday, the Yamuna’s water level dropped to 207.67 meters, leading to reduced water levels on the roads. By 11 am, traffic movement restrictions were eased on certain roads, while others remained closed. The advisory specified that the following routes have been opened for traffic: Boulevard Road slip road and service road, left turn under Yudhishthira Setu to Ring Road, Chandgi Ram Akhara to Mukarba Chowk Carriageway, and Chandgi Ram Akhara to IP College both Carriageways.
Additionally, Bhairon Marg from Mathura Road to Ring Road carriageway, Vikas Marg from ITO to Laxmi Nagar both carriageways, and Nishad Raj Marg from Shanti Van to Geeta Colony both carriageways have also been reopened, as mentioned in the advisory.
However, certain road stretches still remain closed, including Ring Road – Majnu Ka Tilla – ISBT – Shanti Van – IP flyover to IP Depot both carriageways, Ring Road – IP Depot to IP flyover to ISBT carriageway, Salim Garh bypass, old iron bridge Pusta to Shamshan Ghat, Outer Ring Road – Mukarba Chowk to Wazirabad carriageway, and Ring Road from Shanti Van to Rajghat and towards ISBT. The Kashmere Gate ISBT continues to be closed, according to the police.
