When it rains, it pours: Delhi comes to life with heavy downpour

Hot, simmering Delhi let out a collective sigh of relief today afternoon as it welcomed a deluge of rain. (Ravi Choudhary/ HT Photo)

Updated on: Jun 20, 2016 2:59 PM IST

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Hot, simmering Delhi let out a collective sigh of relief today afternoon as it welcomed a deluge of rain. (Ravi Choudhary/ HT Photo)

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Clouds began to descend on the capital city early in the afternoon, turning the sky a dull gray. (Saumya Khandelwal/HT Photo)

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But every cloud has a silver lining -- the cloud cover promised much-needed respite to Delhi’s residents, suffering the intense summer heat. (Saumya Khandelwal/HT Photo)

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By mid-afternoon, Delhi was greeted by torrential rain, flooding the roads. At the Dhaula Kuan crossing, commuters were caught unawares in the pouring rain. (Ravi Choudhary/ HT Photo)

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It was only a matter of time before traffic started inching to a halt, hampered by clogged streets and reduced visibility. (Ravi Choudhary/ HT Photo)

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But, for a little while, the rain infused fresh life into a city wilting under the scorching heat. (Ravi Choudhary/ HT Photo)