The above was reported in the Times of India. We were actually on our way home from work when the rain started and it was quite the sight. The usual army of motorcyles and mopeds vanished from the streets... they all went looking for shelter. Most over-passes (or fly-overs for you Indians) became bike parking lots. The good news though was that they city really cooled down from a high of 48 (with the humidex) from earlier in the day. Apparently I can expect this kind of weather pattern for the next couple of months.
I've been told that the really (I mean really) high sidewalks in Delhi were to prevent drivers and motorist from driving on them, but it seems that they are also quite useful during this kind of rain. Oh, one more thing.... by 8am next morning the city was completely dry.... almost like it next happened.