New Delhi [India], September 6 (ANI): Rain lashed parts of Delhi on Sunday as a low-pressure area over southwest Uttar Pradesh and the neighbourhood continued to influence weather conditions over the region, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy rainfall at isolated places across several states, including Delhi.

According to the IMD Delhi weather report, the low-pressure area, which was over northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining southwest Uttar Pradesh, lay over southwest Uttar Pradesh and the neighbourhood on Sunday. The system is likely to move east-northeastwards during the next 24 hours.

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Under its influence, heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, East Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand on September 6, the IMD forecast said.

The weather data for New Delhi-Safdarjung showed a maximum temperature of 27.6C, which was 6.5C below normal, while the minimum temperature stood at 24.6C, 1C below normal. The station recorded 30.0 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours. Humidity was recorded at 98 per cent at 1730 IST and 98 per cent at 0830 IST.

The IMD's seven-day forecast showed generally cloudy skies with moderate rain in Delhi. The maximum temperature is forecast at 32C, while the minimum is expected to be around 25C.

The weather is expected to remain partly cloudy over the following days. On September 7 and 8, the maximum temperature is forecast at 34C, with minimum temperatures of 24C and 25C, respectively. On September 9 and 10, the maximum temperature is expected to be 33C, with minimum temperatures of 26C and 25C. The forecast carries "No Warning" for these days.

For September 11, the IMD forecast indicates generally cloudy skies, with a maximum temperature of 33C and a minimum temperature of 25C, along with "No Warning."

The rain brought a pleasant change in weather as people stepped out to enjoy the showers near India Gate. Residents were seen jogging and hanging out, while children made the most of the rain by playing outside.

However, the rainfall earlier on Saturday also led to waterlogging in several parts of the national capital. Localities including Geeta Colony and Akbar Road witnessed light accumulation of rainwater during the morning hours.

The fresh spell of showers also affected the wider National Capital Region, with key stretches in Gurugram witnessing waterlogging. The accumulation of rainwater disrupted vehicular movement and caused inconvenience to daily commuters.

Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday conducted a surprise inspection of Sadhbhavana Park and adjoining roads amid continuous rainfall and took stock of the waterlogging situation in the area. During the inspection, Gupta interacted with officials and on-ground staff to assess drainage arrangements and understand the challenges being faced due to the ongoing rainfall.

The Chief Minister directed officials to immediately deploy pumps and other necessary resources in waterlogged areas and ensure prompt drainage of accumulated water. (ANI)