Delhi Faces Historic Rainfall and Severe Flooding, Disrupting Daily Life
Record-breaking downpour follows intense heatwave, causing fatalities, infrastructure damage, and widespread waterlogging.
- 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.