Delhi-NCR weather: Massive traffic jams, Yellow Line metro commuters stranded, as incessant rains continue

Delhi and the adjoining NCR woke up to another rain-soaked morning on Friday, as relentless showers have led to a drop in temperatures over the past few days.

With several low-lying areas of the city waterlogged, the rains have also affected the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro during peak hours, stranding many frustrated commuters (comprising mostly office workers).

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Netizens took to X to vent their frustration about the delays, adding visuals of hundreds of stranded commuters, particularly at the Hauz Khas station.

"Delhi Metro what’s wrong with yellow line today, It’s not moving since last one hour," one user wrote on X.

"Delhi Metro Yellow line has failure. Avoid the route. Metro is running very late," complained another.

"Delhi Metro ke Yellow line par Music Concert," a third user quipped, offering a picture of commuters stranded at Hauz Khas.

Earlier this morning, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) had notified commuters in an X post of a delay in train services between the Vishwavidyalaya and Central Secretariat stations.

The incessant rains have also caused a massive traffic jam along the Badarpur-Ashram stretch. Traffic has also been reported on Mathura Road, Geeta Colony, Rajaram Kohli Marg, DND, Barapula, Vikas Marg, and ISBT. 

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected to continue until September 4.

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The IMD has attributed the continuous rain spells to Western Disturbances—low-pressure cyclonic activity—over north Pakistan & adjoining Punjab.

Amid the continuous spells of rain, the Yamuna River in Delhi crossed the danger mark of 205.33m on Thursday.