Fresh rain spells predicted in Delhi

The weather office has predicted light to moderate rainfall in the city as Delhi’s temperature settled at 25.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday.

The rainfall recorded in the last 24 hours ending 8.30 am was 13 mm, the India Meteorological Department said.

The maximum temperature is likely to reach 34 degrees Celsius, it added.


Heavy rains lashed different parts of Delhi on Saturday and caused waterlogging and traffic congestion across the capital.

According to traffic police, vehicular movement has been affected on Ring Road due to overflow of sewer water near IP flyover from Rajghat to Nizamuddin carriageway.

"Commuters are advised to take alternate route via Shanti Van, Rajghat, JLN Marg, BSZ Marg to avoid the stretch," the traffic police said.

"Traffic may remain affected on Ring road in the carriageway from Rajouri Garden towards Punjabi Bagh due to breakdown of a truck at Rajouri Garden flyover. Commuters are advised to plan their journey accordingly," the traffic police said in another tweeted.

Traffic movement was also affected on Bhairon marg due to waterlogging under Railway Bridge.

(With inputs from PTI)