Cyclone Tauktae induced heavy rainfall triggers waterlogging in parts of Delhi, city records coldest May since 1951

The national capital on Wednesday received 60 mm rainfall till 8:30 pm which led to waterlogging in various parts of the city. Delhi’s temperature also dipped to 23.8 degrees Celsius, which is 16 notches below normal.

New Delhi: The national capital on Wednesday (May 19, 2021) received 60 mm rainfall till 8:30 pm, which is the highest 24-hour precipitation in May in over 35 years, leading to waterlogging in various parts of Delhi. As per India Meteorological Department, the heavy rainfall in Delhi was an impact of cyclonic storm 'Tauktae' and western disturbance. The overnight rainfall has led to waterlogging in various parts of the national capital. “The rainfall in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, northern Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on Wednesday is a result of interaction between the remnant of the cyclonic storm "Tauktae" and a Western Disturbance,” the IMD said.