Delhi Traffic Alert: Waterlogging Causes Delays at Okhla Underpass and Other Areas
The Delhi traffic police have issued a traffic advisory for commuters traveling towards Crown Plaza on Road No. 13 due to waterlogging at the Okhla Underpass. The advisory states, “Traffic is affected in the carriageway from Road No. 13 towards Crown Plaza due to waterlogging at Okhla Underpass. Kindly plan your journey accordingly.”
Another advisory informs commuters of traffic issues on Rohtak Road from Nangloi towards Tikri Border and vice versa due to potholes and waterlogging. Heavy vehicles, including buses, are facing difficulties crossing the road. The advisory reads, “Traffic is affected on Rohtak Road in the carriageway from Nangloi towards Tikri Border and vice versa due to potholes and waterlogging. Kindly avoid Mundka and take an alternate route accordingly.”
Additionally, traffic on Mathura Road from Badarpur towards Sarita Vihar is affected due to the uprooting of a tree near Mohan Estate Metro Station. Last week, Dhaula Kuan also experienced massive traffic congestion due to waterlogging, with commuters wading through waterlogged roads and vehicles struggling to cross.
Severe waterlogging was also reported near Ashram Bridge after heavy rainfall. The IMD has issued warnings of light to moderate rainfall in various parts of India, including East and Northeast regions, Odisha, Bihar, West Bengal, Meghalaya, and Mizoram.
Doubts Revealed
Waterlogging -: Waterlogging happens when there is too much water on the roads, making it difficult for vehicles to pass through.
Okhla Underpass -: The Okhla Underpass is a road that goes under another road or railway line in the Okhla area of Delhi.
Commuters -: Commuters are people who travel from one place to another, usually for work or school.
Advisories -: Advisories are important messages or warnings given by authorities to help people stay safe or avoid problems.
IMD -: IMD stands for India Meteorological Department, which is the government agency that predicts the weather in India.
Moderate rainfall -: Moderate rainfall means it is raining, but not too heavily. It is more than light rain but less than heavy rain.
East and Northeast regions -: These are parts of India. The East region includes states like West Bengal and Odisha, and the Northeast region includes states like Assam and Meghalaya.