Delhi-NCR will see more rain today, with the India Meteorological Department issuing new warnings for Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad. Cloudy weather has dominated the region since evening, and meteorologists are predicting showers with sporadic thunderstorms during the early morning and daytime hours. In Ghaziabad, the temperatures will range from 25 to 28 degrees Celsius as rain-bearing clouds cover the sky. The IMD has issued a yellow alert in Noida and Ghaziabad, predicting light to moderate rain and thunderstorms, while an orange alert has been given to Gurugram, indicating greater intensity of showers and potential disruptions.
The rains of the past few days have already made their mark. The Yamuna has crossed the danger mark for the second time, inundating low-lying areas into crisis. Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi has stopped cremation work due to increasing waters, and in Noida, almost 2,500 residents of flood-hit villages along the Yamuna have been relocated to relief camps. The unabated inflow has placed the authorities on high alert as further rains are likely to aggravate the situation.
At the same time, urban flooding and waterlogging are still wreaking havoc on the NCR. Ghaziabad has registered approximately 26 mm of rain, while Gautam Budh Nagar has received approximately 52 mm. Areas like Nyay Khand, Indirapuram, and Kaushambi in Ghaziabad are underwater, rendering daily travel almost impossible. In Noida, various underpasses in areas like Sectors 168 and 137 have become water-logged, necessitating traffic diversion. Auto-rickshaws and e-rickshaws are not running on most routes, and passengers are left wading through knee-high wastewater to get where they need to go. The disruption has extended to schools and offices as well, with Noida and Ghaziabad authorities closing them earlier this week due to the flood-like situation.
The scenario is not limited to Delhi-NCR only. Various states in North India, such as Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, are also hitting the hardest with torrential rains. Pilgrimages in hill states have been put on hold, and flash floods are being witnessed from various areas. With IMD’s countrywide rain warnings activated, red and orange signs for extremely sensitive areas, disaster management officials are working overtime to counteract the effect.
For Delhi-NCR residents, the next several hours are still crucial. Blending weather warnings, swollen rivers, flooded roads, and continuing evacuations, the situation is charged. Citizens are being asked to remain vigilant, stay at home if possible, and closely monitor official advisories as the monsoon continues to pound the area.
