At least two dead in India's capital, schools shut after heavy rain

1/8/2024 12:37

        At least two people were killed after heavy rain in India's capital Delhi led to water logging, and schools were shut on Thursday after prediction of more rain.
        
        Residents were caught unawares by a sudden bout of intense rain on Wednesday evening, with a total 147 mm (5.8 inches) recorded all day in the eastern parts of Delhi and its suburbs by the state-run India Meteorological Department (IMD).
        
        The weather office said clouds had "converged over Delhi from all 4 sectors," and advised people to exercise caution due to low visibility and water logging in low lying areas.
        
        Delhi Water Minister Atishi, said in a post on X that two people had died after falling into a waterlogged drain.
        
        She also directed schools to be shut for the day as there is likelihood of more rain.
        
        IMD expects moderate thundershowers through the day and has forecast rain for the next five days in the city.