Rains continue to lash national capital
Rains continued to lash the national capital for the seventh consecutive day, causing widespread waterlogging and serpentine traffic jams in many areas. The rain gauges measured 9.3 mm of showers for a period of 24 hours ending 8.30 am.
The rains once again brought with it traffic snarls, waterlogging and vehicle breakdowns. Traffic jams were reported from Mathura Road, Ring Road, Munirka, Laxmi Nagar, Ashram, Mehrauli Road.
Traffic was also moving slowly on NH 8, which connects Delhi and Gurgaon, and DND flyover, which connects the capital with Noida.
Vehicular movement was also slow in areas like ITO, Vikas Marg, Connaught Place and AIIMS, South Extension, Nizamuddin, Laxmi Nagar, Saket, Safdurjung and Kalkaji.
Widespread waterlogging has also affected movement of traffic in several areas. The minimum temperature was recorded at 25.3 degree Celsius.
Meanwhile, water level of Yamuna continued to flow above the danger level. Authorities evacuated more people in low-lying areas in East Delhi on Wednesday. The river had crossed the danger level of 204.83 metres last Friday evening following rains and since then it has been flowing above that mark.
The city government has already set up over 160 relief camps to provide shelter to people living on the bank of the river. Met office said the city will continue to receive rains for the next 24 hours.
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