दिल्ली-NCR में लगातार दूसरे दिन तेज बारिश, गुरुग्राम में वर्क-फ्रॉम-होम:यूपी में 4 की मौत; एमपी समेत 15 राज्यों में ऑरेंज अलर्ट

Heavy monsoon rains have caused significant disruption across Delhi-NCR and several other Indian states for the second consecutive day, according to reports from Dainik Bhaskar. The downpour led to severe waterlogging in key areas of the capital, including the AIIMS flyover, Connaught Place, ITO, and R.K. Puram, where water levels reportedly reached 3 to 4 feet. Traffic on the critical NH-48 highway connecting Delhi and Gurugram was severely impacted near Mahipalpur, while flight operations at Delhi Airport faced major delays, with hundreds of flights delayed, diverted, or cancelled on Monday.

In response to the flooding, authorities in Gurugram have implemented work-from-home protocols for government offices and schools to ensure public safety. Similar measures have been taken in other affected regions, including Varanasi, where schools were ordered to close as heavy rainfall continued unabated since Monday evening. The weather has also resulted in tragic loss of life, with reports indicating at least four fatalities linked to rain-related incidents across Uttar Pradesh.

Beyond the capital region, the impact of the monsoon is being felt across 15 states, including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, and Kerala. In Madhya Pradesh, heavy rains have affected daily life in Bhopal and Vidisha, with local markets and transit routes experiencing significant waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for these states, warning that heavy rainfall is expected to persist through August 27. Residents in affected areas are advised to exercise caution and monitor local government advisories for further updates on school closures and travel safety.