Rain in Delhi
Today the country is celebrating its 78th Independence Day. This special festival of independence is being celebrated with great pomp in the capital Delhi as well. Preparations for the celebration from the fort of Red Fort have also been completed. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rains in Delhi today, the impact of which has been felt since morning. People who have come to Red Fort have made some arrangements to avoid the rain while some are drenched in the rain to celebrate the great festival of Independence. Independence is being celebrated in Delhi amidst drizzle.
Light humid conditions are currently prevailing in some parts of the capital while heavy rains have started in some places since morning. Rain has knocked in Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh, Badarpur Border, Jasola, Zaidpur Okhla, Faridabad in the morning. Due to rains, there is a problem of water logging on the roads in Delhi, due to which people may face difficulty in reaching office, celebrating Independence Day or any other work today. Even during light rains, Delhi’s roads get waterlogged, so, check the traffic updates on the routes you plan to travel on.
Yellow alert due to rain
The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for two days of rain in Delhi. According to the forecast of the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of heavy rain today and tomorrow. The sky has been covered with clouds since morning. Heavy rains may affect vehicular movement in Delhi. Some guests have also arrived in Delhi on the special occasion of Independence Day, so they may also face traffic problems. According to the Meteorological Department, light rain is likely to occur in Delhi on August 17 and 18.