New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that schools in the city will remain closed tomorrow due to the continuous rainfall over the past two days and the warnings issued by the Meteorological Department. In a tweet posted on Sunday in Hindi, Kejriwal stated, “In view of the torrential rains lashing Delhi for the last 2 days and warnings from the Meteorological Department, all schools in Delhi are being closed for a day tomorrow.”
दिल्ली में पिछले 2 दिनों से हो रही मूसलाधार बरसात और मौसम विभाग की चेतावनियों को ध्यान में रखते हुए कल दिल्ली के सभी स्कूलों को एक दिन के लिए बंद किया जा रहा है।
---Advertisement---— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 9, 2023
Amidst the persistent rain in the national capital, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had a conversation with Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Sunday to receive updates on the situation. Moderate to heavy rain affected various parts of Delhi and its surrounding areas, resulting in waterlogging and slowed traffic movement across the city.
Commuters wade through water logged streets
The sight of commuters wading through knee-deep water became a common occurrence on social media platforms, raising concerns about the effectiveness of Delhi’s drainage infrastructure. The Delhi Traffic Police actively used their Twitter account to keep Delhiites informed about the traffic conditions in different parts of the city, sharing images of the waterlogged areas.
In a recent tweet, the Delhi Traffic Police issued an alert stating, “Traffic is affected in the carriageway from Kalindi Kunj towards Okhla and vice-versa due to waterlogging and breakdown of vehicles at Okhla underpass. Commuters are advised to avoid these stretches.”
Traffic Alert
Due to incessant #DelhiRains, some roads have been affected by water logging, fallen trees and potholes. Commuters advised to plan their journey accordingly and avoid these stretches for their convenience.#DPTrafficCheck pic.twitter.com/7EuLIheB4y
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) July 9, 2023
Delhi govt, traffic authorities closely monitoring situation
The Delhi government and traffic authorities are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety and convenience of the public. Efforts are being made to address the waterlogging issues and implement measures to improve the city’s drainage system. The decision to keep schools closed aims to protect students and staff from any potential risks associated with heavy rainfall.
Regular updates will be provided to keep the public informed about the changing weather conditions and any further developments. Commuters are advised to stay updated through official channels and exercise caution while traveling in affected areas. The authorities are committed to restoring normalcy as soon as possible and ensuring the smooth flow of traffic in Delhi.
