Monsoon Updates LIVE: IMD issues orange alert for Delhi; waterlogging at roads near AIIMS flyover following heavy rains

Following heavy rains and thunderstorms, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi. Widespread rainfalls are predicted in Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Haryana, Gujarat and more.

After heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in Delhi last night, waterlogging and traffic jams have been reported in several parts of the city. According to the updates by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi is likely to witness a cloudy sky with moderate rain and thundershowers. Delhi | Traffic congestion near Dwarka-Palam flyover due to waterlogging as a result of heavy rainfall in the city pic.twitter.com/6jgAyVzELw Delhi | Commuters face difficulties in travelling through the waterlogged roads at AIIMS Flyover following heavy rains. pic.twitter.com/vGhPpBjUhd IMD issue orange alert for Delhi, thunderstorms, rain likely to continueRead @ANI Story | https://t.co/q1qik0kGaN#IMD #RainyDay pic.twitter.com/iKJHlw8Kg5 The Met department has also predicted widespread rainfall is likely in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Chattisgarh in the next 24 hours. The weather department has also predicted extremely heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar during the next 4-5 days.