Residents of Delhi-NCR experienced a sudden spell of heavy rain on Tuesday, providing much-needed relief from the humid conditions, but also causing waterlogging and traffic snarls across the capital region. The downpour led to airlines issuing travel advisories, with IndiGo reporting temporary disruptions to flight schedules.

What caused the sudden spell?

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the heavy rainfall is attributed to a complex interplay of weather systems active over western and northern India. A well-marked low-pressure area over the Gulf of Kutch has formed a trough extending eastward to southeast Uttar Pradesh, bringing unsettled weather. Another trough runs toward northwest Rajasthan, transporting abundant moisture into northern India. Moist air from the

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