Second-highest rainfall since 2007 throws life in Delhi out of gear

The national capital received the second highest rainfall since 2007 in the last 24 hours till 8.30 am, according to the India Meteorological data on October 09. The city weathered near ceaseless rains – measuring 74 mm till 8.30 am Sunday – that brought the maximum temperature on Saturday down by 10 notches, closing in the day-night temperature gap to a record low.

Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) witnessed rainfall on Sunday morning for the second consecutive day. Credit: PTI Photo

While this weather may just the ideal for Sunday morning for many Delhiites, there were scores in Delhi who wouldn't agree. Credit: PTI Photo

The fresh spell of rain brought the mercury down but also led to waterlogging in several places, causing inconvenience to the people. Credit: PTI Photo

According to the India Meteorological Department data, this was the second highest rainfall since 2007 in the last 24 hours till 08.30 am. Credit: PTI Photo

The city weathered near ceaseless rains – measuring 74 mm till 8.30 am Sunday – that brought the maximum temperature on Saturday down by 10 notches, closing in the day-night temperature gap to a record low. Credit: PTI Photo

In many places of Delhi and NCR, vehicular movement was very slow due to waterlogging. Credit: Reuters Photo

Incessant rains in the national capital improved the air quality to a

The air quality index recorded at 9 am was 54 which falls in the “good” category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data. Credit: Twitter/@surenmehra

Commuters wade through the waterlogged Delhi-Gurugram Expressway service road after heavy rains, in Gurugram. Credit: PTI Photo