Heavy rains batter parts of Delhi leading to traffic snarls, waterlogging

Traffic was affected at various points and there was waterlogging on several roads in the capital.

Heavy rains lashed parts of Delhi on Monday affecting traffic at various intersections and led to waterlogging on several roads.

A bus is seen submerged under Minto bridge as Indian youths walk along a water-logged road during heavy monsoon rain in New Delhi on July 16. (AFP Photo)

It was a humid morning in the city and the minimum temperature settled at 25 degrees Celsius, two notches below normal.

The weatherman has predicted that rainfall would continue and the mercury is expected to settle below the normal levels.

“Heavy rainfall is expected in various areas in the city during the day. The maximum temperature will settle around 35 degrees Celsius,” an MeT official said.

On Sunday, the maximum temperature was recorded at 37.8 degrees Celsius, while the minimum stood at 28.6 degrees Celsius.