Waterlogging, Traffic Jams After Heavy Rain Lashes Delhi-NCR. In Pics

As rain lashed the city on Monday, making it difficult for commuters to reach their destinations on time, traffic jams and waterlogging were reported in several areas of the national capital.

A pedestrian uses a handkerchief to protect himself from rainwater.

Rains pounded parts of Delhi this afternoon, following an overcast morning, and the weather service predicted that the temperature would drop by nine to ten degrees below normal with four days of rain. (Image Source: PTI)

For the better part of a week, strong winds have provided relief from rising temperatures in the national capital region. (Image Source: PTI)

The downpours flooded the roads, forcing commuters to seek shelter. Heavy rain fell in Lajpat Nagar, ITO, Lodhi Road, Lutyens' Delhi, and Noida. (Image Source: PTI)

Rain also caused flooding in some areas and slowed traffic in stretches between Noida and Delhi, ITO, and others. (Image Source: PTI)

The maximum temperature in Delhi fell to 28.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 10 degrees below the season's average and the lowest in the month since April 4, 2015, according to the India Meteorological Department. (Image Source: PTI)

On April 4, 2015, the city recorded a high temperature of 26 degrees Celsius. According to the IMD, rain is expected to fall in almost all states over the next four days. It has been raining in most parts of the country for the past two days, according to the report. (Image Source: PTI)

The main cause of the unusual downpour is "Western Disturbance," according to Dr Naresh Kumar, Senior Scientist at IMD, who also stated that a heavy rainfall warning has been issued in the Western Himalayan region, implying more than 6.5 cm of rain. (Image Source: PTI)

East India is also cloudy, with rain possible for three to four days, according to the weather service, with heavy rain possible in the North East for three days as well. (Image Source: PTI)