Heavy rains continue to lash Delhi

NEW DELHI: Overnight rains kept the mercury at a comfortable level in the capital today but waterlogging and traffic jams in various parts of the city made commuting tough for people.

The city received 38.2 mm of rains from midnight till 8.30 am today. Yesterday, the city received 112.9 mm of showers with the weatherman attributing the rains to a cyclonic circulation over Pakistan and Rajasthan.

According to MeT Office, the maximum temperature was recorded at 26.4 degree Celsius, a drop of about eight degrees, while the minimum was a little higher at 24 degree Celsius against yesterday's 23.3 degrees.

As traffic lights failed at various crossings, motorists and pedestrians faced a tough time. There were reports of traffic jams in parts of East Delhi, South Delhi and Northeast Delhi besides roads leading to the airport.

Yesterday, the city reported 32 incidents of falling of trees resulting in major traffic snarls. Six incidents of wall collapse were also reported.