NEW DELHI: Delhi experienced light to moderate rainfall on Monday, with the Meteorological Department recording 12.0 mm precipitation at 8.30 am, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions across the city while temperatures dropped significantly below seasonal averages.The rainfall has prompted traffic advisories and weather alerts, with additional traffic regulations in place for a major religious gathering at Guruji ka Ashram.Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory on X, stating: ‘Traffic is affected on Rohtak Road in both the carriageways from Nangloi towards Mundka and vice versa due to water logging, potholes and road/sewer repairing work by PWD. Commuters are advised to plan their journey accordingly.’The minimum temperature in Delhi dropped to 22.9 degrees Celsius, five notches below the seasonal average. The maximum temperature is expected to reach around 33 degrees Celsius.The weather office has issued a yellow alert for Monday, predicting thunderstorms, lightning, and light to moderate rainfall throughout the day. Humidity levels reached 100 percent at 8:30 am.“Light to moderate rainfall accompanied with light thunderstorm and lightning (30’40 km/h gusty winds) is likely to occur at entire Delhi and NCR during next two hours,” stated the Regional Weather Forecasting Centre, New Delhi, in a bulletin issued at 6.30am on X.The weather conditions are expected to persist for the next two days, followed by very light to light rain thereafter.Commuters were seen wading through puddles under grey skies as the city experienced waterlogged roads in various areas.
Additional traffic advisory for religious event
Adding to the capital’s traffic concerns, the Delhi Traffic Police has also issued a traffic advisory for Monday, July 7, in view of a massive religious gathering at Guruji ka Ashram, Bhatti Mines, Mehrauli. With a turnout of over 1 lakh devotees expected, major traffic arrangements will be in place across South Delhi. Traffic regulations will begin from 7am on July 7, with heavy vehicles banned from Bhatti Mines Road and SSN Marg between 3am and 12 midnight.
Likely congestion points on july 7:
- Bhatti Mines Road
- SSN Marg
- Mandi Road
- MG Road
- Anuvrat Marg
Suggested alternate routes:
Those travelling from Mehrauli, Saket, and AIIMS towards Gurugram via MG Road are advised to take Aurobindo Marg → Outer Ring Road → NH-48.
Emergency vehicles & public advisory:
While emergency services will be permitted on restricted roads, they are advised to avoid SSN Marg and 100 Foota Road to prevent delays. The public is urged to:
- Plan travel to airports and hospitals in advance
- Avoid key roads between 6am and 12pm
- Use public transport and follow traffic instructions
- Stay updated via Delhi Traffic Police’s social media handles
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