Delhi Weather: Early Morning Rain Throws Normal Life Out Of Gear As Waterlogging Hits Traffic

Heavy rainfall in several areas of the national capital caused waterlogging, causing trouble for the residents.

Heavy rainfall in several areas of the national capital brought relief for residents from the heat.

Source : X/ANI

Delhi Rains: Several parts of the national capital received heavy rain on Friday morning, causing waterlogging and leaving several roads inundated. In the visuals shared by news agency ANI, traffic snarls were seen at ITO as rain continued to lash parts of the capital. 

#WATCH | Traffic snarls seen at ITO as rain continues to lash parts of Delhi pic.twitter.com/HA64Rb3xDd

— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024

Several roads in the city were inundated due to heavy, incessant rain. 

#WATCH | Delhi: Roads inundated as heavy rain continues in parts of National Capital

(Visuals from Govindpuri) pic.twitter.com/9idnGwx0nb

— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024

In the visuals shared by news agency ANI, a car submerged in water and roads heavily flooded due to continues downpour in Delhi.

#WATCH | A car submerged in water and roads heavily flooded due to continues downpour in Delhi

(Visuals from Minto Road) pic.twitter.com/tsE2QJYuGH

— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024

This comes a day after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a generally cloudy sky along with heavy rain in the next few days, keeping the mercury in check. 

#WATCH | Heavy rainfall causes waterlogging in several parts of Delhi-NCR

(Visuals from Noida Sector 95) pic.twitter.com/eky6UvPYg3

— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2024

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted generally cloudy skies and moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds in the city over the next few days.

Amid the heavy rain in the city, a portion of the roof collapsed at terminal-1 of the Delhi airport leaving at least four people injured. As per ANI, three fire tenders were rushed to the spot, according to an official from Delhi Fire Services. The incident occurred around Around 5.30 AM. Visuals from the spot showed several cars trapped under the debris. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital.

Monsoon Set To Arrive In Delhi In 2-3 Days, Says IMD

India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday that the monsoon is expected to arrive in the national capital in the next two to three days, bringing relief from the summer heat.

The IMD said in a statement that conditions are likely to become favourable for the advance of the southwest monsoon in Delhi during the next two to three days.

On Thursday, parts of the city received spells of heavy rainfall, bringing relief from the scorching heat.