NEW DELHI: Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Friday, leading to widespread waterlogging, traffic congestion and disruptions to vehicular movement during peak hours.The IMD issued a red alert, forecasting moderate rain at many places and heavy rain at isolated locations accompanied by moderate thunderstorms and lightning over the next few hours. According to the weather office, Safdarjung recorded 59.2 mm of rainfall till 8.30am, while Lodhi Road received 60.4 mm, Ridge 57 mm, Ayanagar 26.2 mm and Palam 16.9 mm.The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall over Delhi till August 10.Also read: Locals use makeshift raft to ferry schoolkids through flooded Delhi streetsHeavy waterlogging reportedHeavy waterlogging was reported near Badarpur Border Metro Station, where rainwater entered the subway, making it difficult for commuters to pass through. Several low-lying roads in the area were submerged, forcing vehicles to move cautiously.

Traffic hit across key stretchesThe downpour led to long traffic snarls on major roads.One of the worst-hit stretches was the Barapullah Flyover, where a long queue of vehicles stretched across multiple lanes.

Visuals show cars, buses, auto-rickshaws and two-wheelers crawling in dense traffic, with headlights and brake lights illuminating the rain-soaked carriageway. Traffic remained gridlocked in both directions as rain slowed movement during the evening rush hour.

Authorities have advised commuters to plan their travel accordingly and exercise caution while driving through waterlogged stretches.Neighbouring Ghaziabad also witnessed similar disruptions, with heavy rain leading to traffic congestion on major roads as vehicles moved at a slow pace.The rainfall comes amid the monsoon season, with civic agencies monitoring waterlogged locations and traffic authorities urging commuters to avoid flooded stretches, drive cautiously and check traffic advisories before heading out.