Karnataka On Alert As Heavy Rains Trigger School Closures, Massive Traffic Snarls

New Delhi: Fresh spells of rain drenched multiple areas of Delhi on Friday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for the National Capital until 5 PM. The downpour resulted in significant waterlogging and heavy traffic congestion throughout the city.

Affected areas included West Vinod Nagar, AIIMS, Patparganj, Mayur Vihar, and Sangam Vihar, where severe water accumulation disrupted daily life. Key routes such as the Delhi-Noida-Direct (DND) flyway, Mathura Road, Vikas Marg, ISBT, Geeta Colony, and Rajaram Kohli Marg witnessed long traffic snarls, especially during peak hours. A major traffic jam was also reported on the route from Badarpur to Ashram, causing delays for office commuters and school buses.

Delhi Traffic Police confirmed that teams had been deployed at critical junctions to manage the flow of vehicles and alleviate congestion.