New Delhi, July 27 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a 'yellow' alert for Delhi as rain lashed several parts of the national capital on Monday evening. The weather agency has predicted similar conditions to persist across several Delhi districts until late evening.

Rainfall and cloudy skies across Jantar Mantar and Kartavya Path brought welcome relief from the humidity, though the showers triggered traffic slowdowns for commuters in multiple areas.

Light rain and light thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with speeds of 30-40 kmph are very likely, according to the IMD's district-level nowcast issued at 4:24 pm.

The alert is in place over parts of South East Delhi, East Delhi, Shahdara, Central Delhi,...