Heavy Rainfall Disrupts Life in Delhi: Massive Traffic Snarls

Heavy rainfall in Delhi caused significant waterlogging on Wednesday evening, leading to severe traffic disruptions. The Pragati Maidan observatory recorded 112.5 mm of rain in an hour. The traffic police advised commuters to avoid certain roads, with waterlogging affecting multiple areas including Connaught Place and Kamla Nagar.

Heavy rainfall in Delhi on Wednesday evening led to severe waterlogging, causing massive traffic disruptions across the national capital.

The India Meteorological Department's Automatic Weather Station at Pragati Maidan recorded 112.5 mm of rainfall in an hour, sparking speculation of a cloudburst, though no official confirmation was provided.

As traffic police advised commuters to steer clear of impacted roads, visuals showed significant waterlogging in areas like Connaught Place and Kamla Nagar. Nitin Gupta of the Kamla Nagar Traders' Association noted that several shops experienced flooding.

(With inputs from agencies.)