Delhi-NCR Submerged as Torrential Rain Breaks 88-Year-Old Record.
The Meteorological Department reported that Delhi received 228 mm of rainfall from 8:30 am yesterday to 8:30 am today, marking the highest 24-hour rainfall in June since 1936, when 235.5 mm was recorded. Torrential rainfall in Delhi-NCR that began yesterday caused widespread waterlogging and severe traffic jams this morning. The Meteorological Department reported that Delhi received 228 mm of rainfall from 8:30 am yesterday to 8:30 am today, the highest 24-hour rainfall in June since 1936, when 235.5 mm was recorded. Typically, Delhi averages 80.6 mm of rain in June. The deluge in Delhi-NCR has profoundly affected daily life, causing …