Heavy Rain Brings Relief to Delhi-NCR, But Traffic Slows Down on Major Highways

New Delhi: The weather suddenly took a turn in Delhi-NCR on Saturday morning. Heavy rains that started in the early morning made the weather pleasant in the capital and surrounding cities. People suffering from heat and humidity for the last several days have got great relief after the rains. However, heavy rains have also brought with it some problems. Waterlogging was seen in many areas, while traffic jams occurred on highways and major roads due to slowing down of vehicles.

Why has the weather changed in Delhi-NCR since morning?

It was cloudy in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and many surrounding areas on Saturday morning. After this, heavy rain started at many places. A drop in temperature and humidity was felt due to heavy rain in the morning. After rain on roads, parks and residential areas, the weather looked quite pleasant.

Did people get relief from heat and humidity?

For the past few days, people of Delhi-NCR have been troubled by the sticky heat and humidity. The heavy rain in the morning has given relief to the people. The change in weather was clearly felt due to cold winds and clouds. People leaving for work in the morning definitely got some respite from the heat.

In which areas was there waterlogging after the rain?

Due to heavy rains, some low-lying areas and major roads of Delhi-NCR were flooded. At many places, roads became submerged in water, due to which drivers and pedestrians had to face problems. The problem of waterlogging has once again become a problem for the people of Delhi-NCR.

Why are there long queues of vehicles on highways and roads?

Due to rain, the speed of vehicles slowed down on many major routes including the highway. Due to accumulation of water on the road and low visibility, drivers were seen driving with caution. In the morning, long queues of vehicles were seen at many places and vehicles were seen crawling.

Can the effect of rain last throughout the day?

The weather of Delhi-NCR has completely changed after the morning rain. Due to cloudy sky, people are expected to get relief from scorching sun and humidity. However, if the rainy season continues, waterlogging and traffic problems may increase in some areas.

At present, while rain has made the weather pleasant in Delhi-NCR, waterlogging and traffic jams have also increased the problems of the people.