Delhi Rain: Heavy rain led to traffic jams, waterlogging in various parts.
Heavy rains lashed the national capital this afternoon and led to traffic snarls and congestion in various parts. At the peak of the rush hour, commuters were stuck in traffic in and around areas like Lutyens Delhi, Sarita Vihar, Lajpat Nagar, Greater Kailash. The weather office has forecast more rain through the day and the maximum temperature is expected to reach 37 degrees Celsius.
Yesterday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 36.2 degrees Celsius, two notches above the season's average, and minimum temperature settled at 28.3 degrees Celsius, one notch above the season's average. The Meteorological Department has forecast further rains through the day and a relative humidity at 75 per cent.
Here are the updates on rain in Delhi :
People had varied reactions to rain on twitter:
Visuals from outside the Parliament house:
Traffic alert : Traffic is affected on Savitri Flyover, Ring Road towards Greater Kailash & RTR towards Munirka due to water logging. Kindly avoid these stretches.