India, Aug. 12 -- Cloudy skies and rain shrouded the national capital on Tuesday, with several parts of the city reporting traffic snarls amid rainfall, traffic restrictions and movements linked to the Kanwar Yatra, which concludes today. Between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, Safdarjung recorded 4 mm of rainfall, while Palam, Lodi Road, Ridge and Ayanagar received 1.4 mm, 1.5 mm, 3.7 mm and 1.6 mm, respectively. Pusa recorded 3 mm, Najafgarh 1.5 mm and Mayur Vihar 3 mm during the period, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Traffic congestion was noted on several major routes, including NH-24, Ashram, and Safdarjung flyover, as well as Kashmiri Gate, ITO, Mathura Road, Vikas Marg, Delhi-Meerut Expressway, GT Road, and the Delhi-Haridwar highway. The congestion was attributed to multiple factors, including the rain, ongoing traffic restrictions, and the Kanwar Yatra. In the 24 hours ending at 8.30 am, Safdarjung recorded 4 mm of rainfall, while Lodi Road and Ridge received 4.8 mm and 6.9 mm, respectively. Palam and Ayanagar recorded trace rainfall. Rajghat recorded 10.6 mm, Pusa 4 mm and Mayur Vihar 38 mm during the same period.
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