Flood warning in Delhi: Govt urges residents to evacuate Yamuna banks, move to safer locations
Also read: Monsoon Fury LIVE Updates: Heavy rains lashes Delhi, water-logging reported in several parts The heavy rainfall led to significant waterlogging in various parts of the national capital, causing traffic disruptions. Social media platforms were inundated with pictures and videos of commuters wading through knee-deep water, highlighting concerns about the effectiveness of the city's drainage infrastructure.
Delhi Traffic Police provided regular updates on the impact of the downpour on vehicular movement and shared images of waterlogged areas. Also read: Monsoon rain: IMD issues red alert for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand today, yellow alert for Delhi.
Check latest updates According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi received 153 mm of rainfall within a 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am on Sunday, marking the highest rainfall in a single day in July since 1982. The IMD further explained that the intense rainfall was the result of the interaction between a western disturbance and monsoonal winds affecting northwest India, including Delhi.
Delhi experienced the season's first "very heavy" rainfall. (With inputs from ANI)
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