Delhi disrupted as heavy rain batters city, traffic stalled

HEAVY rains pounded the national capital on Wednesday evening, resulting in severe water-logging in several parts, including Old Rajinder Nagar where three UPSC aspirants recently drowned at the basement of a coaching centre.

- IFRAH MUFTI

According to the India Meteorological Department, the Pragati Maidan observatory in central Delhi recorded 112.5 mm of rainfall in just one hour. The met department issued 'red' alert for Delhi-NCR, urging residents to avoid going to water-logged areas. The IMD said rainy conditions would persist until August 5.