New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- A sudden, intense spell of rain hit South Delhi and adjoining areas, submerging key arterial roads and throwing traffic out of gear.

The Delhi-Airport stretch and several nearby underpasses were among the worst hit, with heavy waterlogging leading to bumper-to-bumper jams. Commuters heading to Indira Gandhi International Airport and other NCR hubs faced long delays.

Major stretches of Delhi saw severe waterlogging, with Airport Road, the Dwarka underpass and key South Delhi corridors submerged. Traffic moved at a crawl as vehicles waded through deep water.

Heavy rain was reported early in the morning in Chanakyapuri, Janpath, Kartavya Path, India Gate, Rao Tularam Marg, Firozeshah Road, Delhi Airport Road and the ...