New Delhi, India: Rains Cause Severe Flooding

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Monsoon rains have hit New Delhi and its suburbs once again, leading to traffic snarls and chaos on the roads.

Large parts of the city remain flooded, severely affecting traffic at all key intersections and junctions in the city for hours.

It was difficult for most people to stay at home in the middle of the week.

Office-goers had a difficult time getting to work.

Low-lying neighborhoods were inundated with water.

Instead of inlets to the drains letting the water flow in, water actually gushed out of some sewers.

The monsoon hit India's southern tip on May 31, a day ahead of schedule, which is an indicator of a rainy season for the entire country.