Delhi Rains.
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The national capital came to a halt on Thursday morning after heavy rains overnight, causing major waterlogging and traffic snarls that have impacted Independence Day arrangements.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'orange' alert, warning of more rain during the day.
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The rain brought down the minimum temperature in Delhi to 23.6 degrees Celsius, 3.2 notches below normal.
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The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 32 degrees Celsius, the IMD said.
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Lajpat Nagar, Rohtak Road, Anand Parbat, GTK Depot in Jahangirpuri, Adarsh Nagar, Old GT Road near Ring Road, the carriageway from Ashram towards Moolchand on Mathura Road, and Dhaula Kuan-Gurugram road were inundated, inconveniencing commuters during the morning rush hour.
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A DTC bus was stuck on the waterlogged Dhaula Kuan-Gurugram road.
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Cars passing through the stretch were partially submerged and those travelling on motorcycles and scooters were forced to get down and push their vehicles through the flooded section.
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Similar scenes were witnessed near Subroto Park and Outer Ring Road, Dwarka Sector 20, Basai Road in Gurugram, and parts of Ghaziabad and Noida.
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Issuing the 'orange' alert for Delhi, which means "be prepared", the IMD warned of moderate to heavy rainfall during the day, along with thunderstorms and lightning in several parts of the capital.