Heavy rainfall continued to lash several districts of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad on Saturday afternoon. The Capital region experienced persistent rain throughout Friday, resulting in significant waterlogging in various areas. Delhi, Gurugram, Greater Noida, and other parts of the NCR witnessed intermittent downpours that disrupted traffic and hindered the movement of daily commuters.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast, more rain is likely across Delhi-NCR over the weekend. Meanwhile, Delhi recorded its wettest first week of August since 2011, receiving 127 mm of rainfall during the first seven days of the month as relentless rain lashed the national capital through Friday.
Several weather stations recorded more than 100 mm of rainfall over the day. The city on Friday received its highest rainfall during the first week of August in 15 years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The prolonged spell, driven by multiple weather systems, pushed rainfall well above normal and brought temperatures sharply below average. The IMD issued a red alert for Delhi. Between 5.30 pm and 6.30 pm, Mayur Vihar received 24 mm of rainfall, followed by Pushp Vihar 19 mm and Pragati Maidan 12.5 mm.
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Delhi Youth Swept Away In Madanpur Khadar Drain
An 18-year-old man went missing after being swept away by rainwater in a drain while crossing it amid heavy downpour in southeast Delhi''s Priyanka Camp area, triggering a large-scale search operation by rescue teams.
The incident took place on Friday evening near the Priyanka Camp Nala in Madanpur Khadar within the Sarita Vihar police station limits, and the missing person has been identified as Ankit, a resident of Bhim Colony.
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According to Jagran.com, soon after the incident, extensive efforts were made to locate Ankit with the help of the DDMA East Rescue Team and the Delhi Fire Service (Fire Tender WT-74). However, despite continuous search operations, Ankit has not been found. The search for the young man is still ongoing.