Heavy Rain Lashes Parts of Delhi-NCR, More Showers Likely

New Delhi: Heavy rain lashed the national capital and its adjoining areas, including Noida, on Saturday morning. The heavy showers brought the temperature down, bring much-needed respite from heat.

Visuals have emerged from various areas where heavy showers can be seen lashing roads. 

Traffic Hit

The rain also caused waterlogging in several parts of Delhi, making it difficult for people to commute. The waterlogging further slowed the traffic on roads.

More Rain in Store For Delhi, Noida

As per local weather agencies, both Delhi and Noida may witness cloudy skies and light thunderstorms on the weekend, in addition to isolated rainfall throughout the day. 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rainfall alert in Delhi-NCR, predicting light to moderate rains in national capital for the next few days. According to IMD's most recent forecast, light rain will continue to lash Delhi and Noida till July 17. 

The rain prediction prompted the concerned authorities in Noida to issue an alert for people living in low-lying areas, advising them to relocate to safer place for a few days as the downpour may led to increased water levels of Yamuna river.