Mercury Dips After Heavy Rain In Delhi-NCR, Several Areas Waterlogged: See Pics

Heavy rains lashed parts of Delhi and NCR on Monday evening recording highest 24-hour rainfall for March in the past three years recording 6.6 mm precipitation in just three hours.

Delhi rains, waterlogging

Waterlogging was witnessed in many parts of Delhi and NCR after rains lashed the national capital and adjoining areas on intervening night of March 20 and 21.

On Monday, Delhi received the highest 24-hour rainfall for March in the past three years, recording 6.6 mm precipitation in just three hours.

The Safdarjung observatory, the national capital's primary weather station, recorded 6.6 mm rainfall. The rain was accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds up to 32 kilometres per hour and thunderstorms.

Heavy rain lashed parts of the national capital on Monday evening, sending people scurrying for cover. Commuters also faced waterlogging and traffic snarls while navigating the roads.

The minimum temperature was recorded at 17.4 degrees Celsius, a notch above normal, while humidity levels oscillated between 48 per cent and 94 per cent.