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Delhi-NCR Faces Heavy Rainfall; Red Alert Issued for Next 2 Hours
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 01:48 PM
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Delhi and the National Capital Region are experiencing heavy rainfall today, prompting authorities to issue a red alert for the next two hours.
Heavy rain has struck Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region, causing widespread waterlogging and disrupting traffic across key corridors.
The Central Pollution Control Board and the Delhi Meteorological Department have issued a red alert for the next two hours, warning residents to stay indoors and avoid non-essential travel.
Traffic officials reported that several arterial roads, including the Ring Road and the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, were severely affected, leading to congestion and occasional accidents.
Local authorities have deployed additional water pumps and road crews to mitigate flooding, but the intense rainfall continues to pose challenges for commuters and emergency services.
Residents are advised to keep updated with official weather bulletins and follow instructions from traffic police and the Delhi Police to ensure safety.
The Central Pollution Control Board and the Delhi Meteorological Department have issued a red alert for the next two hours, warning residents to stay indoors and avoid non-essential travel.
Traffic officials reported that several arterial roads, including the Ring Road and the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, were severely affected, leading to congestion and occasional accidents.
Local authorities have deployed additional water pumps and road crews to mitigate flooding, but the intense rainfall continues to pose challenges for commuters and emergency services.
Residents are advised to keep updated with official weather bulletins and follow instructions from traffic police and the Delhi Police to ensure safety.