Rain, gusty winds cool Delhi; temperature plummets to 21.0 degrees C
Dense grey clouds took over Delhi in the early hours on Thursday, bringing rain across several parts of Delhi.
Dense grey clouds took over Delhi in the early hours on Thursday, bringing rain across several parts of Delhi.
Delhi-NCR is likely to receive widespread rainfall over the coming days as the southwest monsoon advances. The IMD has also forecast thunderstorms and heavy rain in parts of North India through July 1.
However, the respite may prove short-lived. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘Orange Alert’ for Delhi and adjoining NCR regions, cautioning that severe heatwave conditions are expected to persist until May 27.
The latest weather update forecasts rainfall across multiple Delhi areas — including Shahdara in the East, Central, North, South, and West Delhi — likely accompanied by thunder and strong winds in the coming hours.
Waterlogging at several places affected the flow of traffic on arterial roads leading to massive jams in several parts and left thousands of commuters, including school children, struggling to reach their destination in time.
The sudden shift in weather brought down the temperature, providing significant relief to the residents.
In view of incessant rains in the National Capital, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday spoke to Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena and took updates.
Senior Scientist at the IMD RK Jenamani said that there would be no rain in the National Capital and its surrounding areas from tomorrow onwards.
The monsoon has made a comeback in Delhi-NCR after many days.
In a few cases, there is a veritable risk of pedestrians stepping onto a huge crater on the road or god forbid, in an open or broken manhole.
