Rains lead to waterlogging, traffic snarls in Delhi

As rains lashed the national capital on Friday, bringing respite from the humidity, Delhiites experienced traffic woes and waterlogging as they stepped out on the roads.

According to the MeT department, the Safdarjung Observatory recorded 23.2 mm rainfall while Palam recorded 35.8 mm rainfall between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm.

The Lodhi Road and Ridge areas received 23.6 mm and 44 mm rainfall respectively in the said period.

The minimum temperature in the city was recorded at 26.8 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average. The maximum temperature was recorded at 32.8 degrees Celsius with the weatherman predicting light rains for Saturday.

Waterlogging was reported from some parts of the city, including Janpath, Indraprastha and Minto Bridge.

Commuters experienced traffic snarls near the ITO, central Delhi and east Delhi due to waterlogging.

"Traffic is heavy on MB Road due to waterlogging at Vayusenabad. Motorists heading towards Badarpur from Saket are advised to take Outer Ring Road," the Delhi Traffic Police said in a tweet.