Record rainfall in Delhi: BJP leader rows boat, children swim in heavily waterlogged streets

Delhi woke up to heavy rainfall on Saturday morning. As a result, roads were waterlogged, a bus got stranded, the airport was flooded and a building collapsed. But that's not all. BJP leader Tajinder Bagga went rafting on the streets of the national capital.

Delhi woke up to heavy rainfall on Saturday morning, leading to waterlogged streets and even a flooded airport. The rains brought life to a standstill for many citizens of the national capital, while a few sailed happily along. #WATCH | Buses stuck amid waterlogged roads following heavy rains in the National Captial; visuals from Madhu Vihar area. pic.twitter.com/3TyZJWxAix - #DelhiAirport claims it’s all clear now and the water has been drained out.Latest pics below pic.twitter.com/5U1tKeFtUR #WATCH | Children swim amid heavily waterlogged roads following continuous rains in the National Capital; visuals from near MCD Civic Centre. pic.twitter.com/N5E3fjFNGz According to the Safdarjung observatory, Delhi recorded 94.7 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am on Friday and 8.30 am on Saturday. The Indian Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for the city and rains are expected in the evening as well.