Delhi Rains: Sudden showers cause traffic jams, waterlogging; avoid these routes
The traffic controlling authority said traffic has been affected from Khyber Pass towards Model Town due to waterlogging near Mall Road
- Aug 6, 2019,
- Updated Aug 6, 2019 11:50 AM IST
Delhi NCR witnessed heavy rainfall on Tuesday morning. Sudden showers led to traffic congestion in many areas, including ITO, causing inconvenience to commuters. According to the weather department, Delhi-NCR will witness moderate to heavy rain in the next three-four days. Delhi has recorded just 1.2 mm rain against the 30-year average of 49.3 mm -- a shortfall of 98 per cent -- in August so far.
According to Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi received 12.6 mm rainfall till 8.30 am. The Palam Observatory received 38.5 mm rainfall. Humidity was recorded at 97 per cent.
The weatherman has forecast generally cloudy skies with the possibility of light to moderate rains and thundershowers with the maximum temperature likely to settle at 33 degrees Celsius on Tuesday and 27 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
Several commuters took to bus shelter on KG Marg as the rain batters the city.
Delhi NCR witnessed heavy rainfall on Tuesday morning. Sudden showers led to traffic congestion in many areas, including ITO, causing inconvenience to commuters. According to the weather department, Delhi-NCR will witness moderate to heavy rain in the next three-four days. Delhi has recorded just 1.2 mm rain against the 30-year average of 49.3 mm -- a shortfall of 98 per cent -- in August so far.
According to Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi received 12.6 mm rainfall till 8.30 am. The Palam Observatory received 38.5 mm rainfall. Humidity was recorded at 97 per cent.
The weatherman has forecast generally cloudy skies with the possibility of light to moderate rains and thundershowers with the maximum temperature likely to settle at 33 degrees Celsius on Tuesday and 27 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
Several commuters took to bus shelter on KG Marg as the rain batters the city.