At least 10 people died in India's national capital region after heavy rainfall led to water logging and closure of schools and offices.

The Meteorological Department issued an alert as Delhi recorded over 100mm rain in a span of an hour yesterday while the government announced the closure of schools.

Residents were advised to stay indoors after waterlogging in several areas choked traffic.

A woman and her son drowned on Wednesday in a drain in East Delhi's Mayur Vihar, as the city received its highest rain in 14 years. According to the police, the boy, Priyansh, slipped into an open drain which was not visible due to heavy flooding. The mother, identified as Tanuja, also fell inside while trying to rescue her son.

Two more people died on Wednesday, including one in a house collapse, reported India Today. A 12-year-old boy died from electrocution while he was returning home from tuition. Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.


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