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Submerged Vehicles, Flooded Roads Hit Daily Commute In Delhi — WATCH

Delhi was brought to a standstill following incessant rainfall, which caused a sudden flooding causing cars to submerge.

The record-breaking torrential rain on Thursday and Friday resulted in several streets getting waterlogged. The severe waterlogging brought daily life to a standstill in Delhi as the national capital recorded the highest 24-hour rainfall in 88 years. The sudden flooding caused even vehicles to be submerged.

Visuals from across Delhi showed vehicles getting stuck in the water. Passengers had to be rescued from such vehicles. A car was even seen floating on a waterlogged street. The amount of rain recorded from Thursday 8:30 AM to 5:30 AM on Friday was 154 mm in Safdarjung and 93 mm in Palam.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast for June 28 predicted light to moderate rain or thunderstorms, and wind speeds are expected to reach up to 35 kmph. Traffic disruptions were likely to continue throughout the day. According to IMD, people are advised to plan their journey ahead as they may face traffic congestion.

According to ANI, the MeT department predicted generally cloudy skies and rain of varying intensities accompanied by gusty winds over the next seven days. The IMD issued a ‘yellow alert’ till July 3.

On June 29, the weather is expected to be cooler, with a maximum temperature of 36°C and a minimum of 28°C. The city is expected to see light to moderate rain or thunderstorms with winds reaching speeds of 30-40 km/h.

On June 30, the temperature could drop to 34°C, and Delhi can also expect moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds. On Thursday, IMD stated that conditions favouring the further advance of the southwest monsoon into additional parts of North India are being observed, as heatwave conditions have decreased across the city.

Monsoon hit Delhi on June 26 in 2023, according to IMD.

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