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Delhi Records Heavy Rainfall with Palam Receiving 84 mm

Rainfall causes waterlogging and may disrupt traffic and flights in the capital

Delhi experienced heavy rainfall on Friday, with Palam recording the highest at 84 mm in the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am. Lodhi Road and Safdarjung also saw significant rain, measuring 38.6 mm and 22 mm respectively during the morning hours, officials said.
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Delhi received heavy rainfall on Friday, with Palam recording 84 mm in a 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am. Lodhi Road and Safdarjung also experienced rainfall, leading to waterlogging and potential traffic disruptions, while authorities warned of possible flight delays.

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  • Palam recorded the highest rainfall in Delhi at 84 mm in a 24-hour period ending 8:30 am on Friday.
  • Lodhi Road and Safdarjung received 38.6 mm and 22 mm of rain respectively during the morning hours.
  • Between 8:30 am and 11:30 am, Palam received an additional 25.2 mm of rain and Lodhi Road 24.4 mm.
  • Heavy rainfall caused temporary waterlogging at various locations in Delhi, affecting traffic movement.
  • Authorities warned of possible delays in flight operations due to bad weather conditions.

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Which area in Delhi recorded the highest rainfall?
Palam recorded the highest rainfall at 84 mm during the 24-hour period ending 8:30 am on Friday.
How much rain did Lodhi Road receive?
Lodhi Road received 38.6 mm in the morning hours and an additional 24.4 mm between 8:30 am and 11:30 am.
Did the rainfall affect traffic in Delhi?
Yes, the heavy showers led to temporary waterlogging at various locations, which may affect traffic movement.
Were there any warnings related to flights due to the rainfall?
Yes, authorities warned of possible delays in flight operations because of the bad weather conditions.

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Delhi experienced heavy rainfall on Friday, with Palam recording the highest at 84 mm in the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am. Lodhi Road and Safdarjung also saw significant rain, measuring 38.6 mm and 22 mm respectively during the morning hours, officials said.

Between 8:30 am and 11:30 am, Palam received 25.2 mm of rain while Lodhi Road recorded 24.4 mm. Safdarjung reported 22 mm during the same period. The heavy showers have led to temporary waterlogging at various locations, which may affect traffic movement in the city. Authorities have also warned of possible delays in flight operations due to the bad weather conditions.

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