The heavy rain in the capital brought relief to people from the heat and humidity, but drivers had to face a lot of problems due to waterlogging and traffic jam at many places. About 31.4 mm of rain was recorded on Monday. The highest rainfall was recorded in Pusa and Pitampura. At the same time, the lowest rainfall was recorded in Palam. The Meteorological Department has predicted rain on Tuesday as well. For this, a yellow alert for rain has been issued. Due to this, the maximum temperature can be recorded at 35 and the minimum temperature at 27 degrees Celsius.

Due to waterlogging at many places due to rain, traffic jams persisted. Waterlogging occurred in many areas including Chawri Bazaar, Chandni Chowk, New Road, around Jama Masjid, ITO, Pilanji Village, RK Puram, Munirika.

According to the data of the Meteorological Department, the highest rainfall has been recorded in Pusa. 53 mm of rain was recorded here. While 49 mm rain was recorded in Pitampura, 40 in DU, 31.4 in Safdarjung, 26.9 in Ridge, 26.6 in Lodhi Road, 25 in Najafgarh, 13.6 in Aya Nagar and 8.9 mm in Palam.

The temperature crossed 35 in Palam

Immediately after the rain, the humidity troubled people. But, due to change in the mood of the weather, a decrease in the temperature was seen. According to the Meteorological Department, Palam was the hottest area. The maximum temperature recorded here was 35.9 degrees Celsius. At the same time, the maximum temperature recorded was 35.8 in Aya Nagar, 35.4 in Lodhi Road and 35.1 degrees Celsius in Ridge. The lowest minimum temperature was recorded at 24.6 degrees Celsius in Ridge.