As heavy rains continue to batter Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has declared a holiday for all schools in the national capital on Monday.
"In view of the torrential rains in the last two days and keeping in mind the warnings of the meteorological department, all schools will remain closed on Monday," Kejriwal said in a tweet.
An interaction between a western disturbance and monsoonal winds is leading to an intense rainfall spell over northwest India, including Delhi which experienced the season's first "very heavy" rainfall.
According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded 153 mm rain in the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 am on Sunday, the highest in a single day in July in the last 40 years.
The heavy downpour has led to waterlogging in several parts of the city, slowing down the traffic movement. Strong winds and showers also caused disruptions in power and internet connectivity in several areas.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke to Delhi lieutenant governor V.K. Saxena and took stock of the situation.
The water level in the Yamuna river is rising and is expected to breach the danger mark of 205.33 metres on Tuesday, the Central Water Commission (CWC).
A wall of a Delhi government school in Srinivaspuri in the national capital collapsed on Sunday due to rain. According to sources, the school was reconstructed only four months ago.