Heavy rain lashed several parts of Delhi on Tuesday afternoon as the skies darkened, taking many commuters and others by surprise.

The India Meteorological Department ( IMD ) has issued yellow and orange alerts for the national capital. It forecasts moderate rainfall accompanied by light thunderstorms and lightning.

Visibility reduced

The downpour significantly reduced visibility, resulting in traffic jams and waterlogging in several areas.

At Palam Airport, visibility fell from 6,000 metres at 1.30 pm to 1,200 metres by 5 pm, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Many parts of the city appeared gloomy during the day as rain continued to lash the city, brought on by the impact of a western disturbance. Also Read | What is H3N2 flu, spreading across Delhi-NCR?

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