Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:09am on 01 Aug 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment
Delhi faced severe flooding after receiving record rainfall, prompting a red alert from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Two fatalities were reported, with a woman and her toddler drowning in Ghazipur. Waterlogging caused massive traffic jams, stranding commuters for hours. The IMD advised residents to stay indoors and avoid travel. All schools in Delhi were closed on August 1 as a precautionary measure. Key roads were flooded, disrupting daily life. Authorities are working to restore normalcy and provide aid to affected areas. The city received over 100 mm of rainfall, causing widespread disruption.
