Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:45am on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday Weather & Environment
Delhi witnessed record-breaking rainfall on Friday, receiving 228.1 mm of rain in 24 hours, the highest in 88 years. The downpour caused widespread waterlogging, power cuts, and claimed five lives, including two children who drowned in a rainwater-filled ditch. The India Meteorological Department predicts light to moderate rainfall for the next five days, with heavy showers expected in some areas till July 1. The city continues to struggle with waterlogged streets and prolonged power outages. The authorities are working to mitigate the situation, but the rain has brought the city to a grinding halt.
