Delhi traffic update: Okhla underpass waterlogged, movement restricted

NEW DELHI: Delhi traffic police announced on Sunday that traffic movement is restricted at Okhla Underpass due to waterlogging caused by heavy rains. This comes after a 60-year-old man drowned at the underpass on Saturday, highlighting the severe impact of recent rainfall in the area.
"Movement of traffic is restricted at Okhla Underpass due to waterlogging.Kindly plan your journey accordingly," the Police posted on X.

The national capital experienced heavy rainfall on Friday and Saturday, leading to waterlogging, traffic jams, and numerous rain-related accidents and casualties. The government has been prompted to take measures to address the ongoing situation.
Tragically, a 60-year-old man drowned at the Okhla Underpass as it became submerged following the downpour. Similarly, over the weekend, two boys drowned at the Siraspur underpass in northwest Delhi. According to the Delhi Police, a call about the drowning incident of a 12-year-old boy near Siraspur underpass was received at Samaypur Badli Police Station at 2:25 PM on Saturday. Upon arrival, officers found the area flooded with approximately 2.5-3 feet of water.
Earlier on Friday, two children, aged 8 and 10, drowned after falling into a deep rainwater ditch in the New Usmanpur area of Delhi. They were residents of Som Bazaar, Gamri.
Anticipating more heavy rainfall, India Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist Soma Sen told ANI that Delhi and other regions in North India should brace for additional downpours in the coming days.
"Rain is expected to increase in the coming days in North India. Monsoon has advanced more in Eastern UP, and in the next 2-3 days, Western UP and Haryana will also be covered. An orange alert has been issued for UP, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and East Rajasthan. Heavy rain will be witnessed in the entire central India. Warnings have been issued for Arunachal Pradesh and Assam for extremely heavy rainfall. Rainfall will increase in the West Peninsular region by tomorrow. North Indian states will also witness extremely heavy rainfall. We have declared heavy rainfall in Delhi over the next two days," Sen said.
Despite the inclement weather, the Delhi Metro has experienced a notable increase in passenger journeys. On Friday, June 28, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) reported over 69 lakh passenger journeys.
"The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) recorded over 69 lakh passenger journeys on Friday, even as the Metro services operated without any disruption with a punctuality of 99.95 percent despite the heavy rains that lashed the city and its peripheries," DMRC said in a post on X.
These recent developments come amidst ongoing efforts by authorities to manage the effects of heavy rainfall and ensure the safety and well-being of Delhi residents. The waterlogging and tragic incidents underscore the challenges faced during the monsoon season, prompting increased vigilance and preparedness.