Delhi:Streets waterlogged heavy rainfall

Delhi came to a virtual standstill after heavy rains lashed several parts of the national capital on Saturday, leading to excessive waterlogging and traffic snarls.Streets were waterlogged near the Civic Centre at Minto Road and also in Civil Lines area where various cars were seen half-submerged in water

The deluge has led to waterlogging and traffic jams on many routes throughout the city. The Delhi Traffic Police is posting alerts and updates on its Twitter handle to inform the residents about which routes to avoid.

Delhi has received 61 mm of rainfall since morning and the weatherman has predicted the downpour to continue throughout the day.The Indian Meteorological Department forecast that rain and thunderstorms will continue in Delhi for the next two days.