New Delhi: Heavy rains lashed Delhi tonight, flooding roads and causing traffic jams during rush hour in the city.
Key intersections like the ITO crossing - a major point connecting central and east Delhi, Ring Road and roads connecting Delhi to its satellite towns of Noida and Gurgaon witnessed jams due to flooding at several spots.
"Though we were waiting for it to rain, this downpour is harrowing, especially while going home from office," said Rajesh Majumdar, who was caught in a traffic backup near Akshardham temple, on his way to Delhi from Noida.
More rainfall has been forecast for Delhi Wednesday by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The national capital received 1.8 mm of rain from 8.30 a.m. Monday to 8.30 a.m. Tuesday.
The maximum temperature Wednesday is expected to be around 36 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to be around 26 degrees Celsius.
Key intersections like the ITO crossing - a major point connecting central and east Delhi, Ring Road and roads connecting Delhi to its satellite towns of Noida and Gurgaon witnessed jams due to flooding at several spots.
"Though we were waiting for it to rain, this downpour is harrowing, especially while going home from office," said Rajesh Majumdar, who was caught in a traffic backup near Akshardham temple, on his way to Delhi from Noida.
More rainfall has been forecast for Delhi Wednesday by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The national capital received 1.8 mm of rain from 8.30 a.m. Monday to 8.30 a.m. Tuesday.
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The maximum temperature Wednesday is expected to be around 36 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to be around 26 degrees Celsius.
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