Even as heavy rains lashed Delhi and surrounding areas, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rains during the day. There was a dip in temperature due to the incessant rains bringing the mercury down at 28-degree Celcius.
Waterlogging has been reported from Delhi's Dhaula Kuan area towards AIIMS carriageway, MB Road, Palam Flyover and Chhata Rail while in Gurugram, waterlogging has been reported from Golf Course Road near Phase 1 Rapid Metro Station.
Aerial view of the water-logging in Gurugram due to incessant rains.
Picture of the water-logging in an under-pass in Gurugram.
Picture of several people trying to drain out water that was collected due to heavy rains.
Overall, it has recorded 457.8 mm rainfall, six per cent more than the normal of 433.2 mm since June 1 when the monsoon season starts.
The Safdarjung Observatory has recorded 139.2 mm rainfall against the normal of 157.1 mm in August so far, a deficiency of 11 per cent.
Southwesterly winds from the Arabian Sea and southeasterly winds from the Bay of Bengal are also feeding moisture to the region.
Thunderstorms and moderate to heavy spell of rains are very likely to continue over the entire Delhi and adjoining areas over the next two hours, i
Vehicles moved bumper to bumper during the morning rush hours, as the downpour led to heavy waterlogging at key road stretches.
The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative figures for the city, recorded 7.4 mm rains till 8:30 am.
Thunderstorms and moderate to heavy spell of rains are very likely to continue over the entire Delhi and adjoining areas over the next two hours, IMD predicts.
Low-lying areas in the capital have been submerged in knee-deep water and affecting traffic on key roads during morning rush hours.
The India Meteorological Department issued an alert at 10:05 am for heavy rains in the national capital.
IMD predicts rains for Delhi-NCR, UP for next 24 hoursIncessant rains lashed the national capital on Wednesday.