Heavy rains lash Maharashtra, Delhi: See pics

Rains lashed many parts of the national capital on Wednesday, leading to waterlogging and traffic snarls in several areas of the city. Meanwhile, heavy rains also drenched Maharashtra, leading to flooding in parts of the state and leaving at least one person dead.

Delhi recorded 112.1 mm rainfall in 24 hours ending at 8:30 am on Wednesday, the highest single-day precipitation in September in 19 years, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD). Vehicles ply on a waterlogged road after heavy rains, near AIIMS Hospital in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

The heavy burst of rain submerged several areas, including the diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri, in knee-deep water and affected traffic movement in parts of the city. People try to push an ambulance as it stopped working due to a waterlogged road after heavy rain near AIIMS Hospital in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

A man with an umbrella crosses the road amid heavy rain in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

One person was injured in a landslide reported in Saki Naka area of Mumbai, an official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said on Tuesday. The civic body on Tuesday evacuated 100 people from Kurar village in Malad after rocks slid from a hill, as heavy rains lashed the western suburb in the morning hours. Credit: PTI Photo

Several low-lying areas were also inundated following heavy overnight showers, they said. Since Monday night, the metropolis, neighbouring Navi Mumbai, Thane and other adjoining areas received rainfall in the range of 20 mm to 70 mm, a report of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. . Credit: AFP Photo

The incessant showers led to a landslide in Mumbai's Asalpha area, injuring some people, officials said. The rains also caused water-logging in Andheri, Parel, Bhandup and some other areas, slowing traffic movement on roads in those places. Credit: PTI Photo

India is likely to receive above average rainfall in September, the state-run weather office said on Wednesday, helping millions of farmers who had to endure patchy rains in July and August. Monsoon rains were 10% above average in June.. Credit: PTI photo