The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed Noida and Ghaziabad under an orange alert, while Gurugram and Faridabad remained under a yellow alert, as several parts of Delhi-NCR witnessed waterlogging, traffic congestion and disruption to normal life owing to heavy rainfall.
Amid the adverse weather conditions, Gurugram Police advised corporate offices and private establishments to allow employees to work from home wherever feasible in order to reduce traffic congestion.
According to Gurugram Police, the advisory was issued to minimise the number of vehicles on the roads and ensure smoother movement of ambulances, fire tenders, and other emergency services during heavy rainfall, The Hindustan Times reported.
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The IMD stated that the weather system is expected to bring continued spells of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across the region during the day.
According to HT, heavy rain triggered severe traffic snarls at several locations, including Narsinghpur, Manesar and Bilaspur on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway.
Waterlogging was reported at several low-lying areas of Delhi, with reports of slowing vehicular movement affecting office-goers during the morning rush hour.
The IMD advised residents to remain indoors where possible, avoid waterlogged areas and exercise caution during thunderstorms and periods of intense rainfall.
Authorities also appealed to motorists to drive carefully and cooperate with traffic personnel as rain related disruptions continued across Delhi-NCR.
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