Delhi Rains LIVE updates: Woman, child die after falling in waterlogged drain in Ghazipur

A woman and her child drowned after falling into a waterlogged drain in the Ghazipur area of East Delhi following heavy rainfall in the national capital.

The deceased were identified as Tanuja (22) and her child, Priyansh (3), residents of Prakash Nagar Khoda Colony, Ghaziabad.

According to police, "A call was received on Wednesday evening at about 8.12 pm regarding a woman and a child drowning in a drain. Based on the information received on Police Response Vehicle (PRV), the force immediately reached the spot."

"On reaching the above incident spot, it was found that Tanuja and her child Priyansh, who were going to the weekly Budh Bazaar held in the Ghazipur Police Station area, East Delhi, fell into a waterlogged semi-constructed drain and drowned," said the police. (ANI)

Delhi Rains LIVE Updates: Waterlogging at ITO on Thursday after heavy showers. 

Delhi Rains LIVE Updates: According to IMD, the maximum and minimum temperatures in the national capital on Thursday is expected to settle around 33 and 24.3 degrees Celsius, respectively

Delhi Rains LIVE Updates: Pumping operations are ongoing to drain out water after it entered the building of the Institute of Town Planners India. Delhi received heavy rainfall on Wednesday following which waterlogging issues at several places surfaced.

Delhi Rains LIVE Updates: A 22-year-old woman identified as Tanuja and her 3-tear-old child, Priyansh, reportedly drowned after falling into a waterlogged drain in the Ghazipur area of East Delhi. The police informed that a call was received on Wednesday evening at about 8:12 pm regarding a woman and a child drowning in a drain." The drain was about 15 feet and width is 6 feet, police said. 

The duo “were going to the weekly Budh Bazaar held in the Ghazipur Police Station area, East Delhi, fell into a waterlogged semi-constructed drain and drowned,” ANI quoted Delhi police as saying.

Delhi Rains LIVE Updates: Delhi Police issued traffic advisory in view of waterlogging near Mother Dairy, Ganesh Nagar, Patparganj Road. 

Delhi Rains LIVE Updates: Delhi resididents woke uo to clear skies this morning but waterlogging persisted at several places across the national capital after the city received heavy rainfall on Wednesday. The video shows visuals from ITO.

Delhi Rains LIVE Updates: IMD predicted intermittent showers in Delhi till August 5.

Delhi Rains LIVE Updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the Salwan School Station Mayur Vihar in East Delhi and NCMRWF, Noida Sector 62 in Gautam Buddha Nagar, UP recorded maximum rainfall measuring 147.5 mm from 8:30 AM July 31 to 7:15 AM today.

Delhi Rains LIVE Updates: The weather agency cautioned Delhi residents against slippery roads, low visibility, traffic disruptions, and localised waterlogging in low-lying areas due to heavy showers.

Delhi Rains LIVE Updates: IndiGo airlines on Thursday in a post on X said, “We want to keep you informed that our departures and arrivals are still experiencing delays, which may continue through the morning. We understand that waiting through the night can be bothersome and inconvenient.”

Delhi Rains LIVE Updates: On Wednesday, Delhi airport reported 10 flight diversions between 7:30 pm and 8:00 pm, ANI reported citing airport sources.

Delhi Rains LIVE Updates: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued thunderstorm warning in the national capital.

Directorate of Education issued a notice dated July 31 that said, “In light of the very heavy rainfall in the evening of 31st July, 2024 & subsequent waterlogging in many parts of Delhi and forecast of heavy rainfall for 1st August, 2024, all Govt., Govt. Aided and Recognised Unaided Private Schools of Delhi will remain closed on 1st August, 2024 (Thursday).”

Delhi Rains LIVE Updates: Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena on Wednesday cautioned all officers to remain alert and vigilant in light of the ongoing heavy downpour in the national capital.

Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi in a post on X said, “All MCD schools will remain closed tomorrow, August 1, 2024, in view of incessant rainfall in the National Capital and the forecast of adverse weather conditions.”

Delhi Rains LIVE Updates: Delhi Education Minister Atishi in a post on X last night said, “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.”

Delhi Rains LIVE Updates: Delhi schools closed today amid IMD's red alert warning for heavy showers.

Referring to the SUV driver who was arrested in the Delhi coaching institute basement deaths case, BharatPe founder said, “My car just waded through kilometers of stagnant water on Delhi roads. I am told I am liable to be tried for ‘genocide’ !”

Terming the offence as "serious", a Delhi court denied bail to an SUV driver for his alleged role in drowning of three civil services aspirants at a reputed coaching centre here, saying the plea was "untenable at this stage".

Judicial Magistrate Vinod Kumar said, "the perusal of the CCTV footage of the alleged incident shows that the accused can be seen driving the said vehicle on an already heavily waterlogged road at such a speed causing large displacement of water as a result of which the gate of the alleged premises gave way and the water went into the basement and consequently three innocent lives have been lost in the said incident."

The magistrate said the video footage "prima facie" showed that Manuj Kathuria was warned by some passersby not to drive fast.

Salwan Station Mayur Vihar in East Delhi observed 119.0 mm rainfall from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM today whereas station NCMRWF, Noida Sector 62 in Gautam Buddha Nagar, UP observed 118.5 mm rainfall, said the IMD in a statement.

A house has collapsed in Delhi's Sabzi Mandi area after heavy rains in the national capital. No reports of any casualty have surfaced so far. More details are awaited.

Delhi Rains LIVE: A house collapsed in Delhi's Sabzi Mandi area. Further details awaited.

Delhi Rains LIVE: The regional Met office here has issued an 'orange' alert for heavy to very heavy rain, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, in isolated places of all Himachal Pradesh districts, barring Kinnaur and Lahaul & Spiti, for Thursday.

Delhi Rains LIVE: Heavy rainfall has led to significant flooding in multiple areas of Delhi, including Lutyen's Delhi, Kashmere Gate, and Old Rajinder Nagar. 

In South Delhi's Qutub Minar area, visuals showed vehicles navigating waterlogged streets as traffic police worked to manage the flow of traffic.

Traffic authorities have issued alerts regarding affected routes and advised residents to plan their journeys in advance to avoid delays.

Delhi Rains LIVE: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nowcast predicting widespread light to moderate rainfall over Delhi in the next two hours. The forecast also includes thunderstorms with lightning and surface winds reaching up to 50 kilometers per hour in isolated areas.

In response to these conditions, the IMD has advised residents to stay indoors, secure windows and doors, and avoid unnecessary travel. A 'red' warning has been issued, signaling the need for heightened vigilance and precautionary measures.

The IMD recommends seeking safe shelter and avoiding areas with heavy tree cover to minimize risks. Stay updated with the latest information as the situation evolves.

Delhi Rains LIVE: Delhi recorded more than a hundred millimetres of rainfall in one hour, leading to waterlogging in several areas of the national capital and prompting the weather office to issue a 'red' warning.

The National Flash Flood Guidance Bulletin also included Delhi in its list of 'areas of concern', the weather office said.

According to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Automatic Weather Station (AWS) network, the Pragati Maidan observatory in central Delhi recorded 112.5 mm of rainfall in one hour.

An extreme amount of precipitation in a short period, specifically 100 mm of rainfall within an hour, is defined by the IMD as a "cloud burst".

There has, however, been no official statement on the situation from weather officials.

Delhi Rains LIVE: Delhi recorded more than a hundred millimetres of rainfall in one hour, leading to waterlogging in several areas of the national capital and prompting the weather office to issue a 'red' warning.

The National Flash Flood Guidance Bulletin also included Delhi in its list of 'areas of concern', the weather office said.

According to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Automatic Weather Station (AWS) network, the Pragati Maidan observatory in central Delhi recorded 112.5 mm of rainfall in one hour.

An extreme amount of precipitation in a short period, specifically 100 mm of rainfall within an hour, is defined by the IMD as a "cloud burst".

Delhi Rains LIVE: “Due to bad weather (heavy rain) in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status via https://shorturl.at/6KfRe.” 

Delhi Rains LIVE: "Flights to and from Delhi may get affected due to bad weather this evening. Guests are advised to start early for the airport, as slow traffic and waterlogging may delay movement.

Please check your flight status before heading to the airport by clicking here:

https://airindia.com/in/en/manage/flight-status.html"

Delhi Rains LIVE: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena said he has asked all officers to remain alert and address issues in sites prone to waterlogging, including areas where coaching centres are located.

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Delhi Rains LIVE: "We had come out from our home for dinner and it suddenly started raining and within minutes the whole area got flooded with water," a resident of the area said.

"Even after five days (of the death of the UPSC aspirants), the administration and MCD is applying its complete force to suppress the protest and has done nothing for cleaning the drains," he said.

Delhi Rains LIVE:Waterlogging in Noida Sector 16 (Film City) after heavy rains lash Delhi-NCR

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Delhi Rains: Students' protest continues amid severe waterlogging in Old Rajinder Nagar over the death of 3 students due to rainwater logging in the basement of a coaching institute on 27 July.

Delhi Rains: The sudden heavy rainfall in Delhi brought down the maximum temperature down to 37.8 degrees Celsius.

On Tuesday, Delhi recorded its highest maximum temperature for the month this year, with the mercury settling at 39.3 degrees Celsius, five notches above the season’s normal.

According to the IMD, the humidity level stood at 63 per cent at 5.30 pm.

The city recorded a minimum temperature of 30.4 degrees Celsius, 3.3 notches above the season’s normal in the morning.

Delhi Rains: According to media reports at least 10 flights were diverted from Del;hi airport owing to extremely heavy rainfall. Delhi witnessed 10 diversions between 7.30pm-8.00pm, due to bad weather, Delhi Airport officials informed ANI. 

Spicejet informed, “Due to bad weather (heavy rain) in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may get affected. Passengers are requested to keep a check on their flight status”

Delhi Rains: AAP MLA Durgesh Pathak with the MCD team at the water logging spot of Old Rajinder Nagar Area, after heavy rainfall.

Delhi Rains: Several commuters and residents of Delhi have reported that the Lutyens Delhi area is severly affected. Netizens have claimed that VVIP roads and areas are flooded.

Further netizens have also shared visuals that ‘entire’ central Delhi is submerged after rains. 

Delhi Rains: Days after a flood-like situation caused due to water logging claimed the lives of three UPSC aspirants in Rau's IAS Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar, heavy rains triggered yet another waterlogged Old Rajender Nagar. 

Students have been protesting in Old Rajinder Nagar for past 3 days.

Delhi Rains: The IMD forecasts that rainy conditions will persist until August 5. In addition to Delhi, other areas of the NCR have experienced thunderstorms and light rain.