Heavy rains and hailstorm lashed the national capital today, throwing traffic out of gear in many parts of the city.
The showers, which started at around 11 p.m. yesterday, continued throughout the day and the cloud cover resulted in the minimum temperature rising by over a degree Celsius.
The rain gauges measured 21 mm till 8:30 a.m. Vehicular movement was hit in the city, which had received light rains yesterday morning.
The movement was affected in several areas, including ITO, Vikas Marg and South Extension. Waterlogging was also reported from several areas.
The minimum temperature rose to 11.3 degree Celsius, four degrees above normal and up from yesterday’s 9.7 degrees. However, the windchill factor added to the chill in the air.
The Weatherman has predicted more rains and thunderstorm in the Capital tomorrow.