Afternoon showers lead to waterlogging at Delhi airport
Heavy rainfall in Delhi caused significant waterlogging at the city's international airport and surrounding areas. While traffic was disrupted and commuters faced difficulties, authorities reported that the water was cleared shortly after the storm.
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Urban infrastructure resilience against extreme weather events is becoming a critical concern for major metropolitan hubs.
Heavy afternoon showers caused waterlogging in many parts of the city, leading to traffic jams. Domestic and international terminals of the Delhi airport also faced waterlogging, and passengers were seen wading through water, but it was cleared soon.
“Delhi Airport witnessed heavy rainfall this afternoon; as a result, the approach road and forecourt areas experienced water accumulation. The accumulated water was cleared within some time,” the Delhi Airport said in a post on X, responding to videos of the waterlogging.
Waterlogging was also reported near the Terminal 3 underpass and near the terminal gates, and commuters had to wade through waterlogged stretches to reach the airport.
“Light to moderate rain accompanied with Thunderstorm/Lightning occurred in most places, with heavy rain at isolated places over Delhi during the past 24 hours,” the IMD said in a statement.
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