Several parts of the national capital region witnessed waterlogging following heavy rainfall on Sunday morning. The National Zoological Park, better known as Delhi zoo, will open its gate to visitors after close to three months on Sunday in two shifts of four hours each. The national capital on Saturday recorded 58 new Covid-19 cases and one death, while the positivity rate slightly decreased to 0.08%. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:Read Less
Delhi Police likely to submit its first chargesheet in Sagar Rana murder case tomorrow. Around 12 accused mentioned, including wrestler Sushil Kumar. Over 50 witnesses in the case. (ANI)
Day after road cave-in, DJB says leakages in underground water pipeline plugged
The leakages in an underground water pipeline beneath the IIT-Delhi flyover, where a portion of the road caved in after rains on Saturday, have been plugged, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) said on Sunday. "After working round the clock, the leakages of waterline under the IIT flyover have been attended. One upstream manhole is being plugged and @pwddelhi (Public Works Department) has constructed the road," the DJB tweeted.
Yamuna water level close to danger mark at Old Yamuna Bridge - 'Loha Pul'
At your doorstep: Noida to hear out urban villagers
Lakhs of people staying in the urban villages of Noida will no longer feel left out. Taking note of the increased number of complaints from the residents of those areas, the Noida Authority will soon launch a public-connect drive — Noida Aapke Dwar (Noida at your doorstep). Read more
NGT directs DPCC to stop polluting activities at Ghazipur Murga Mandi
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to identify, initiate prosecution and stop polluting activities and recover compensation from violators at Ghazipur Murga Mandi. (PTI)
Noida’s next industry zone? Sectors near Jewar airport
Flanked between Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and the Yamuna river, sectors 162, 163 and 164 are being decked up for the next phase of industrial planning in this city. The Noida Authority has already bought land from local villagers and started civil work in the areas. While Sector 164 will be earmarked for warehousing and logistics firms, the other two are for institutional, commercial and non-polluting industries. READ MORE
July saw just 210 Covid cases, the lowest since April 2020 when the pandemic had just broken out, at an average of 7 new patients every day, allowing the city to breathe easy after the fearful second wave that ripped through Delhi-NCR in April and May.
Underpass waterlogged in Prahladpur area, as the city continues to receive rainfall.
Delhi Metro: Pink Line's 'missing link' at Trilokpuri and Grey Line's extension to become operational this Friday
This Friday will see the opening of two important stretches of the Delhi Metro – the extension of the Grey Line (Dwarka-Najafgarh) to Dhansa Bus Stand and opening of the ‘missing link’ between Trilokpuri and Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 stations of the Pink Line (Shiv Vihar-Majlis Park). Read more
The Najafgarh-Dhansa bus stand extension of Grey Line and the Trilokpuri section of Pink Line will be inaugurated by Union minister for housing and urban affairs, Sh Hardeep Singh Puri & CM Arvind Kejriwal on August 6: DMRC
Delhi zoo reopens for visitors after three months of closure
The Delhi zoo opened its gate to the public on Sunday after it was closed for nearly three months in view of the Covid-19 surge in the national capital. Read more
The lake started overflowing on July 15 & has inundated the walkway. There is also a risk of the spread of vector-borne diseases.
Overflowing Naini Lake in Model Town has become a cause of concern for residents of nearby areas.
Continous rainfall since early morning results in waterlogging in Khanpur area.
Monsoon rain in Delhi on Sunday morning.
Picture credit: Rajesh Mehta
The minimum temperature settled at 24.8 degree Celsius, two notches below the season's average.
Pleasant morning in Delhi, minimum temperature at 24.8 degrees Celsius
Delhiites woke up to a pleasant Sunday morning after rains lashed parts of the city bringing the mercury down, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. (PTI)
Delhi: Water level in Yamuna rises again; over 100 families moved to safer areas
The water level in the Yamuna in Delhi increased again and was recorded at 205.30 meters on Sunday morning, just below the danger mark of 205.33 meters, as rains continued to lash Delhi and upper catchment areas of the river, officials said. READ MORE
Due to repair of leakage under Hauz Khas IIT flyover, the morning and evening water supply on August 1 in Sarvodaya Enclave, Sarvapriya Vihar, Azad Apartments, Kalu Sarai, Begumpur, Ber Sarai, Jia Sarai, Adchini, Katwaria Sarai, Mehrauli, Green Park, Hauz Khas, RK Puram and adjoining areas will be affected: Delhi Jal Board
Water supply in parts of Delhi will be disrupted on Sunday due to repair work of leakage under Hauz Khas IIT flyover in the national capital, said Delhi Jal Board after a massive sinkhole was spotted in the area. (ANI)