Rain lashes Delhi as IMD issues yellow alert across capital, NCR
The weather department had also forecast very light to light rain for Wednesday and Thursday, with further spells expected later in the week.
Delhi and the surrounding areas experienced heavy rain on Monday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning. The alert covered a large portion of the Delhi-NCR region, including districts such as Ghaziabad, Shahdara, and parts of Delhi. Traffic congestion was reported on key routes due to the rain, including Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Wazirabad Road, and the Delhi-Jaipur Highway.
Waterlogging was severe in several areas, disrupting traffic and creating problems for commuters. The monsoon trough had shifted away from the region, allowing the rain to return after a brief break. Delhi had received rain every day from August 4 to August 8, with 229.5mm of rainfall during that period. The IMD forecasted light to moderate rain for the day, with temperatures remaining in the mid-30s Celsius.
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