The downpour across Delhi came as a relief after growing humidity over the last 48 hours. An orange alert has been issued in Delhi for today, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting heavy rain and strong winds in the national capital.
An orange alert is issued as a warning for extremely bad weather with the potential of disruption in commute with road and drain closures and interruption of power supply.
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The capital has received 1,146.4 mm of annual rainfall so far this monsoon season, the highest in 46 years.