Delhi woke up to heavy rain in parts of the city on August 1. Heavy rains led to severe water-logging in many areas & caused trouble for morning commuters. India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted thunderstorms with moderate to heavy intensity rain in Delhi and nearby areas. Water-level in the Yamuna river is nearing the danger-mark too. On August 1 morning, it was recorded at 205.30 meters at 9 am, just below the danger mark of 205.33 meters, reported NDTV. On July 31 morning, the water level had come down & was continuously decreasing, but by the night the water level started increasing. Reportedly, over 100 families living in the Yamuna floodplains have been moved to higher areas over the last few days. Heavy rain in the city has triggered concern among locals living near Naini Lake in Model Town where the water level has significantly risen in the past few days. Several complaints have been registered with the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC), people claim that no measures have been taken yet. India Meteorological Department (IMD) on July 30 had issued an orange alert, predicting moderate rain on July 31 & warning of possible waterlogging in low-lying areas of the national capital & major traffic disruptions. The department has issued a yellow alert for August 1, and an orange alert for August 2.
