In Pics: Massive flooding in Delhi-NCR after record-breaking rain

A highly unusual monsoon season this year has yielded 1,100 mm of rainfall in Delhi so far, the highest in 46 years, and almost double the precipitation recorded last year, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. Waterlogging was reported from several parts of the national capital including Moti Bagh and RK Puram in south Delhi after rains lashed the city Saturday morning. The monsoon withdraws from Delhi by September 25.

Heavy rains lashed several parts of Delhi on September 11 after a heavy spell a day before that saw waterlogging in several parts of the city. Credit: PTI Photo

Waterlogging has been reported from several parts of the national capital including Moti Bagh and RK Puram in south Delhi after rains lashed the city. Credit: PTI Photo

A highly unusual monsoon seasons this year has yielded 1,100 mm of rainfall in Delhi so far, the highest in 46 years, and almost double the precipitation recorded last year, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on September 11. Credit: AFP Photo

Reportedly, the capital received 97 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours, the Met department official said. Credit: PTI Photo

The figures are likely to be more today as more rainfall is predicted in the city during the day. Credit: PTI Photo

Commuters wade through a waterlogged area following heavy rains in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

The weatherman has predicted generally cloudy sky with moderate rain and thunder showers for the day. There is also possibility of heavy rain at isolated places across the city later in the day while the maximum temperature in the national capital is likely to settle around 31 degrees Celsius. Credit: PTI Photo

As rains continued to lash Delhi, extensive waterlogging and traffic jams were reported at various areas in the capital. Credit: PTI Photo

Despite the monsoon embracing Delhi only on July 13, making it the most-delayed in 19 years, the capital had recorded 16 rainy days in the month, the maximum in the last four years. Credit: PTI Photo