Respite from heavy rains in DelhiSeptember 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After three days of continuous rain, the national capital got a breather Saturday morning, but a fine drizzle ensured high moisture levels and cool weather. Met officials said light rains could be expected later in the day.
Heavy rains lash Delhi causing long traffic jamsSeptember 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Heavy rains lashed New Delhi on Thursday leading to traffic snarls and water logging in many areas. The city received 93.2 mm of rains since last night.
Delhi waterlogged - againSeptember 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Another spell of rain, another day of traffic jams. It was a familiar story for residents in the capital and its suburbs Wednesday with heavy rains leading to waterlogged roads, traffic lights that didn't work and endless snarls that snagged children going to schools and people trying to get to office.
Heavy rains in capital cause traffic chaos againSeptember 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - A spell of heavy rains Thursday night saw chaos again on the capital's streets as roads got flooded and traffic lights stopped working, leading to traffic jams. The rains started at around 9 p.m.
Heavy rains lash DelhiAugust 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Heavy rains lashed the national capital Friday evening, bringing on familiar scenes of waterlogged roads and traffic jams. The heavy showers started around 2.30 p.m.
Rains disrupt Delhi flights, damage portion of terminal (Second Lead)August 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - At least 20 flights were delayed and 10 diverted in the national capital Friday evening following gale and torrential rains that also flooded and damaged a portion of the new domestic terminal building. "Heavy downpour resulted in some water entering into the domestic terminal building 1D.
Heavy rains lash Delhi causing traffic snarlsAugust 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Heavy rains lashed several parts of the national capital this evening leading to traffic snarls in many parts of the city. The downpour resulted in water-logging and traffic snarls in some areas.
Rains leave two dead in DelhiJuly 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - An eight-year-old girl drowned and a 36-year-old man was electrocuted to death when rains lashed the national capital Monday evening, officials said Tuesday. Sapna's body was found Tuesday when the water receded from her house in Devli, south Delhi.
Heavy rains disrupt rail traffic in DelhiJuly 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Heavy rains flooding the capital Monday caused disruption in railway traffic and many trains to and from Delhi were delayed by at least two-three hours, an official said. The signals on the tracks from the New Delhi Railway Station and the Old Delhi have failed leading to chaotic situation for thousands of passengers.
Naked, unmarried Indian girls plow fields to embarrass gods to bring rainsJuly 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Farmers in the drought-stricken Bihar, an eastern Indian state, have asked their unmarried daughters to embarrass the weather gods into bringing the badly-needed monsoon rains by plowing the fields in the buff. According to witnesses, with a little help from elderly female relatives, the nude girls plowed the fields and after sunset, chanted ancient hymns to invoke the gods, reports the China Daily.
Rain brings temperature down in Delhi by 3 degreesJuly 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - After a brief lull in the monsoon season, heavy rains in several parts of the national capital on Tuesday, brought down the mercury, providing major relief from the sultry weather to residents here. Tuesday's rain brought relief to Delhites who had been expecting rains since many days in this monsoon season.
More heavy rains to hit flood-battered OrissaJuly 20th, 2009 BHUBANESWAR - More rains were predicted in Orissa Monday where flash floods triggered by continuous heavy rains for a week have caused the deaths of at least 36 people and displaced thousands. The state government has alerted all the district collectors to remain prepared to meet the challenges and advised fishermen not to venture into the sea as conditions will be rough.
Another hot and humid day for DelhiJuly 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - What with no rains in the last few days, it doesn't seem like much of a monsoon in the capital. And going by the met department's forecast, Monday will be another day of discomfort with both the temperature and humidity set to remain high.
Humid weekend in store for DelhiJuly 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhiites will face an uncomfortable weekend with high humidity levels but little rain, a met official said Saturday. The humidity level will oscillate between 79 and 51 percent.
Rains bring respite to DelhiitesMay 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhiites woke up to a pleasant morning Sunday as rains led to a drop in temperatures. The capital recorded 43.4 mm rain, and the met department predicted more showers.
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