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Delhi Faces Historic Rainfall and Severe Flooding, Disrupting Daily Life

Record-breaking downpour follows intense heatwave, causing fatalities, infrastructure damage, and widespread waterlogging.

A man reacts during rainfall as the temperature dips in the Indian capital upon the arrival of monsoon, which was struggling with heatwave in the past weeks, in New Delhi, India on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
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Overview

  • Delhi recorded its highest 24-hour June rainfall since 1936, with 228.1 mm of rain.
  • The sudden deluge led to severe waterlogging, traffic jams, and infrastructure failures, including a fatal airport roof collapse.
  • Authorities have issued an orange alert for continued heavy rainfall over the next few days.
  • At least 11 people have died due to rain-related incidents, including two children.
  • Experts link the extreme weather to climate change, citing increased frequency of intense rain events.