Heavy rain that began yesterday brought much-needed relief from the scorching heatwave but also caused significant traffic congestion and widespread waterlogging, creating a flood-like situation in Delhi-NCR today.
From 8:30 am yesterday to 8:30 am today, Delhi received 228 mm of rain, the most rain in 24 hours in June since 1936 when 235.5 mm of rain was recorded, according to the Meteorological Department.
Here's a glimpse of what the heavy rainfall situation looked like in Delhi today:
Residents of Mayur Vihar in East Delhi wade through a flooded street. Photo by Sondeep Shankar
A motorbike rider maneuvers a waterlogged NH-24 passing through East Delhi. Photo by Sondeep Shankar
Overflow drain on highway causes more flooding on the exits of NH-24 passing through East Delhi. Photo by Sondeep Shankar
A water pump was installed near Jawaharlal Stadium on Friday morning to drain Lodhi Colony Central Government quarters. Photo by Sondeep Shankar
A car stuck in Moolchand Hospital underpass seen afloat in the flooded underpass. Photo by Sondeep Shankar
Rush hour at flooded ITO in central Delhi on Friday. Photo by Sondeep Shankar
Another image of rush hour at flooded ITO in central Delhi on Friday. Photo by Sondeep Shankar
A car is barely visible, almost entirely submerged in flood water under the Red Fort Railway Bridge. Photo by Sondeep Shankar
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