New Delhi: Heavy rains on Wednesday morning caused waterlogging in many areas and massive traffic jams here, leading to people stuck on the roads.

Traffic helpline officials said that they were flooded with calls of traffic jams and waterlogging across the national capital. “Reports of heavy traffic congestion and vehicles being stuck on roads are coming from different parts of the city since morning. We have till now received more than 100 calls of traffic jams and waterlogging,” an official of the traffic helpline said.

The meteorological department said the city received 3.9 mm rain till 8.30 a.m. The minimum temperature on Wednesday morning was recorded at 26 degree Celsius, one notch below the season’s average. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 32 degree Celsius.

“The sky will be generally cloudy throughout the day,” an official of the India Meteorological Department said.

Kerry’s visit to holy places postponed due to rains

US Secretary of State John Kerry’s visit to holy places here has been postponed due to heavy rains, according to officials.

Kerry was scheduled to visit Sisganj Gurudwara, Jama Masjid and Gauri Shankar temple on Wednesday. There is no confirmation on when the programme will be rescheduled.