Delhi records average dip of 7 degrees Celsius after rain, thunderstorms
The city recorded a maximum temperature of 39.7 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 25.8 degrees Celsius.
The city recorded a maximum temperature of 39.7 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 25.8 degrees Celsius.
According to the weather office, the city was hit by gusty winds as Safdarjung recorded a maximum wind speed of 41 kmph while it reached 46 kmph at Palam.
Kapoor said that the rain that occurred around midnight on May 1 and 2 was not ordinary, but an unseasonal, record-breaking downpour accompanied by a storm, which caused water-logging in many areas of Delhi.
The afternoon rain led to waterlogging in several areas, causing traffic snarls in the Capital during the evening.
The Weather Department reported that the visibility in Delhi stood at 900 meters at 10:30 am.
Areas such as Vasant Vihar, and Chanakyapuri received a good amount of rainfall while various other areas on the outskirts witnessed light monsoon showers.
The rainfall that hit Delhi as well as neighbouring regions on Sunday, such as Noida and Gurugram, forced residents to navigate through congested roads and flooded streets to reach their destination.
The city's already struggling infrastructure buckled under the weight of the heavy rain, with police urging residents to avoid submerged areas.
The rainfall resulted in flooding of roads, waterlogging in low-lying areas, and the closure of several underpasses.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued a yellow alert for two days -- Wednesday and Thursday -- which predicts moderate rainfall on both days.
