PRAYAGRAJ, Aug. 6 -- Continuous rainfall over the past 24 hours has provided relief from heat and humidity in the city, but it has also triggered widespread waterlogging, disrupted power supplies and exposed critical shortcomings in urban infrastructure.

According to the India meteorological department (IMD), Prayagraj recorded 32.4 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours. The spell, characterised by moderate-to-heavy showers on Tuesday followed by sustained rain beginning early Wednesday morning, has led to a welcome drop in temperature.

However, the downpour caused severe waterlogging in several localities, including Daraganj, Shivkuti, Chota Baghada, Johnstonganj, Baihrana, Allahpur, George Town, Tagore Town, Ghaus Nagar and Kareli, caus...