Delhi records highest 24-hour rainfall for March in three years

Heavy rains lashed parts of Delhi and NCR on March 20, recording the highest 24-hour rainfall for March in the past three years recording 6.6 mm precipitation in just three hours and sending people scurrying for cover. They faced waterlogging and traffic snarls while navigating the roads.

New Delhi on March 20 received the highest 24-hour rainfall for March in the past three years, recording 6.6 mm precipitation in just three hours. Credit: PTI Photo

The rain was accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds up to 32 kilometres per hour and thunderstorms, the weather office said. Credit: PTI Photo

The Safdarjung observatory, the national capital's primary weather station, recorded 6.6 mm rainfall. Credit: PTI Photo

The observatory at Palam clocked 10.4 mm rainfall alongside strong winds reaching speeds of up to 46 kilometres per hour and thunderstorms.

Heavy rain lashed parts of the national capital on Monday evening, sending people scurrying for cover. Commuters also faced waterlogging and traffic snarls while navigating the roads. Credit: PTI Photo

Earlier during the day, pleasant weather conditions prevailed in Delhi with the maximum temperature settling at 27.1 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season's average. Credit: PTI Photo

The minimum temperature was recorded at 17.4 degrees Celsius, a notch above normal, while humidity levels oscillated between 48 per cent and 94 per cent. Credit: PTI Photo

For March 21, the weather office has forecast generally cloudy skies with the possibility of very light rain or drizzle. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 26 and 16 degrees Celsius, respectively. Credit: PTI Photo