Incessant rainfall lashed certain parts of Delhi on Thursday, disrupting traffic. While it provides respite from the scorching heat and humidity, several areas witnessed waterlogging. The India Meteorological
Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for a few regions in the national capital.
In view of the rainfall, the Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory mentioning the waterlogging situation.
Taking to X, the Delhi Traffic Police wrote, “Due to ongoing rain causing waterlogging at Gali No. 10, New Rohtak Road, Anand Parbat, traffic is affected in both the carriageways from Kamal T-Point towards Punjabi Bagh and vice versa.”
The advisory further mentioned that the commuters are advised to take an alternate route towards Sarai Rohilla.
The commuters heading towards Kamal T-Point are advised to take a U-turn from Ashok Main Park Metro Station towards Punjabi Bagh.
Traffic Alert
Due to ongoing rain causing water logging at Gali No. 10, New Rohtak Road, Anand Parbat, traffic is affected in both the carriageways from Kamal T-Point towards Punjabi Bagh and vice versa. Road users are advised to take alternate route towards Sarai Rohilla.…
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) August 14, 2025
Additionally, in view of the Independence Day celebrations tomorrow, authorities across Delhi-NCR have issued a traffic advisory and are enforcing strict regulations to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the event, particularly around key venues like the Red Fort.
Several roads will be closed from Thursday night, while diversions in certain areas will come into effect from 6 am on Friday.
The Delhi Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory for the Independence Day celebration on August 15, 2025, at the Red Fort. Traffic restrictions will be in place from 4:00 am to 10:00 am on August 15 in and around the Red Fort area.
