Delhi rain: Two dead, middle dome of iconic Jama Masjid damaged

Delhi rain: The middle dome finial of the Jama Masjid in Delhi suffered major damage in the heavy downpour and thunderstorm, causing injuries to two-three persons.

At least two persons died in the national capital following heavy rainfall and hailstorm on Monday evening. One of the deceased is a 50-year-old man from Delhi's Jama Masjid area who lost his life after a balcony fell over him. The Delhi Police said so far no foul play is suspected. Another man, 65, died in the North Delhi area, according to inputs shared by .

Middle dome finial of the Jama Masjid broke into three parts. (ANI Twitter)

The middle dome finial of the Jama Masjid in Delhi also suffered major damage in the heavy downpour and thunderstorm, causing injuries to two-three persons. The canopy at Vijay Chowk was also toppled in the rain.

The Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, said he would write to the Archeological Survey of India (ASI) to bring down the damaged portion.

The downpour, coupled with strong winds and hailstorm in some places damaged many cars, brought traffic to a grinding halt, left trees uprooted and led to power outages in various parts of Delhi and nearby areas. The rains also led to waterlogging in several areas of the capital. Flights also had to be diverted due to the weather conditions.

The Delhi Police said a total of 294 calls were received till 8pm regarding trees falling following the rain.

West Delhi BJP MP Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma's car was also damaged after branches of a tree fell on the vehicle parked at his official residence.

The Delhi Police said a family of three, including a child, had to be rescued from their car that got trapped under a tree following the hailstorm in the capital's Kabutar market area.