India, Aug. 8 -- Delhi recorded its wettest first week of August since 2011, receiving 127 mm of rainfall during the first seven days of the month as relentless rain lashed the national capital through Friday.

Several weather stations recorded more than 100 mm of rainfall over the day.

The city on Friday received its highest rainfall during the first week of August in 15 years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The prolonged spell, driven by multiple weather systems, pushed rainfall well above normal and brought temperatures sharply below average. The IMD issued a red alert for Delhi.

Between 5.30 pm and 6.30 pm, Mayur Vihar received 24 mm of rainfall, followed by Pushp Vihar 19 mm, Pragati Maidan 12.5 mm, and Ch...