By Neha Yadav
Published Sep 17, 2023

Hindustan Times
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Heavy rains lash Delhi, see pics

Various areas of Delhi-NCR witnessed a moderate to heavy downpour on September 16 causing water-logging in many places  

The IMD on September 16 said that occasional spells of intense rainfall and gusty wind at the speed of 50 to 70 kmph and moderate rain are expected in Delhi-NCR

The IMD said that the maximum and minimum temperatures were expected to stay at around 36°C and 26°C

The national capital settled at the temperature of 26.9°C on September 16. The commuters were spotted wading through water-logged streets

The southwest monsoon is likely to be active over central and eastern India until September 21

August ended with a rain deficit that led to an increase in temperatures in the capital. The El Niño effect led to weak south-west monsoon conditions

The IMD predicted heavy rainfall and asked people to stay indoors and take shelter in safe areas

Here are a few pictures of heavy rains in Delhi

Ganesha idol sellers were seen covering the idols with a tarp on the street of New Delhi due to sudden rains

Parents were spotted returning home with their kids from school amid heavy rainfall

Here's a pic of visitors enjoying rain on Kartavya Path near India Gate, New Delhi