Heavy rain hit Delhi and surrounding areas. A BMW was stranded due to waterlogging in APS Colony. The downpour caused traffic disruptions across the city. The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert. Several areas recorded significant rainfall. Ring Road and other key roads faced traffic jams. Commuters experienced inconvenience due to the weather. More rain is expected.
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