Rain and thunderstorms brought relief from intense heat across Delhi-NCR on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting continued wet and windy conditions across the region over the next two days.
Pleasant weather conditions prevailed across several parts of Delhi-NCR since morning as cloudy skies and cool winds replaced the prolonged spell of scorching heat.
According to the IMD, Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad are likely to witness intermittent rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning activity and strong winds as a fresh spell of pre-monsoon weather continues over north India.
The forecast follows heavy showers in several parts of Delhi on Thursday evening, while dust storms and gusty winds swept through neighbouring NCR cities, reducing visibility and disrupting traffic movement in many areas.
The weather department said the current spell of rain and thunderstorm activity is expected to persist across Delhi-NCR till May 31.
The IMD has also predicted a decline of around 5 to 7 degrees Celsius in temperatures across the region after May 29, providing sustained relief from the severe heatwave conditions experienced over the past week.
After days of relentless heat, thunderstorms, dust storms, hail and heavy rain swept across large parts of north India on Thursday evening, bringing significant relief from temperatures that had touched between 44 degrees Celsius and 49 degrees Celsius in several areas.
Delhi-NCR witnessed strong winds, lightning and intense showers as dark clouds covered the sky after days of extreme heat. Gusty winds lashed several parts of the national capital before rainfall began in areas including Tughlakabad, leading to a sharp drop in temperatures and offering respite to residents.
The sudden shift in weather came after north India experienced one of the harshest heat spells of the season. Day temperatures had crossed 45 degrees Celsius in several cities, while nights remained unusually warm, worsening discomfort for residents.
The weather system later moved eastward from Rajasthan and Haryana towards Delhi-NCR, with satellite imagery showing dense cloud formations extending towards Agra and adjoining regions.
(IANS Inputs)
