'Delhi feels like Venice, boat on road': Few hours of rain brings the capital to knees. Residents share videos of flooded areas

Delhi-NCR has witnessed heavy rainfall for the second consecutive day, providing relief from the intense heat but also causing significant waterlogging in various parts of the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted more showers throughout the day.

The rainfall also led to waterlogged streets and traffic disruptions. Residents took to social media platform X to share visuals of the downpour and to voice their concerns about the state of the roads. "The rain is a relief from the heat, but the waterlogging is frustrating," one user commented.

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Delhi BJP Councillor Ravinder Singh Negi rows an inflatable boat amid severe waterlogging as a symbolic protest against Delhi Government.

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Weather Observations and Impact
According to the IMD, the Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's main weather station, recorded 154 mm of rainfall from yesterday till this morning. The temperature dropped to 35.4 degrees Celsius on Thursday following the rain, a much-needed relief after the city recorded nine heatwave days in June, compared to none in the same period in 2023 and 2022.

News agency ANI shared images on X showing inundated roads and long traffic jams in several parts of Delhi, highlighting the impact of the heavy rains on daily commutes.

Monsoon Arrive in Delhi
The IMD has announced that the southwest monsoon is expected to reach Delhi within the next two to three days. "Conditions are likely to become favorable for the advance of the southwest monsoon in the capital during the next two to three days," the IMD stated.

In the past years, the monsoon's arrival dates in Delhi have varied, hitting the city on June 26 last year, June 30 in 2022, July 13 in 2021, and June 25 in 2020.

Rainfall Predictions for Other Regions

The IMD has also predicted light to moderate rainfall spells across several states, including Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Gujarat, Vidarbha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka today.

Residents in these regions are advised to stay updated with weather reports and plan their activities accordingly to avoid any disruptions caused by the expected rainfall.