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Heavy rainfall throws traffic out of gear in Delhi

News Nation Bureau New Delhi 31 August 2016, 10:41:10 AM
Heavy rainfall throws traffic out of gear in Delhi

Heavy rains lashed parts of the national capital on Wednesday leading to waterlogging and traffic jams in many areas, even as the mercury settled at the normal level.

Vehicular movement was affected across the city, including at ITO, Vikas Marg, South Extension, Khanpur, Mahipalpur, Hari Nagar, IIT crossing, Nehru Place, Yusuf Sarai Market and Munirka.

Traffic also crawled at various major intersections such as Laxmi Nagar, Kashmere Gate, Dwarka, Dhaula Kuan, Sarai Kale Khan, Moolchand, Karkarduma, Rajghat, Kalindi Kunj.

Heavy rainfall throws traffic out of gear in Delhi

On Tuesday, Delhi had witnessed light showers throughout the day. The Safdarjung observatory received 21 mm rainfall while the reading at Palam was 16.2 mm.

Heavy rainfall throws traffic out of gear in Delhi

People also faced troubles with heavy water-logging. In picture, a man and a women struggles to find land.

Heavy rainfall throws traffic out of gear in Delhi

Cars turned into boats as people tried to find safe places amid heavy rains.

Heavy rainfall throws traffic out of gear in Delhi

Half dipped in water, man struggles with his bike after heavy rainfall.

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