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Relief From Heatwave; Rain Showers Bring Respite To Delhi-NCR

On Thursday, parts of Delhi-NCR experienced rain providing much-needed relief from the prevailing hot and humid conditions.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms and more showers throughout the day for Delhi-NCR, as well as parts of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

Taking to X, the IMD posted, “Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain with heavy intensity rain over isolated places and wind with speed of 20-40 km/h would continue to occur over and adjoining areas of many places of Delhi and NCR, Panipat, Gohana, Gannaur, Sonipat, Kharkhoda (Haryana), Shamli, Kandhla, Khatauli, Sakoti Tanda, Hastinapur, Baraut, Daurala, Bagpat, Meerut, Khekra, Modinagar, Sikandrabad, Bulandshahar, Jahangirabad, Anupshahar (U.P.) during the next 2 hours.”

The rain, eagerly awaited by residents, came after weeks of intense heatwave conditions in the national capital region (NCR).

June has recorded nine heatwave days so far, a stark contrast to zero such days in the same month in 2023 and 2022.

In 2021, Delhi recorded just one heatwave day in June, according to IMD data.

The heavy rainfall, while a welcome change, led to slowed traffic in several parts of Delhi-NCR.

Commuters faced delays as roads became congested due to the wet conditions.

Earlier in the day, the IMD had also posted, “Light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds with speed of 30-40 Km/h would occur over and adjoining areas of few places of Delhi.”

According to the IMD, the change in Delhi’s weather is attributed to a western disturbance, which has brought the much-needed relief from the soaring temperatures.

Also Read: UP Assembly To Begin Monsoon Session Soon

Mankrit Kaur

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