Mercury dips as rain lashes parts of India; more showers likely | Pics

Updated On May 04, 2022 08:26 pm IST

Heavy rainfall brought much-needed relief from the scorching heat to people from several parts of India on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, hailstorms hit parts of Delhi, while rainfall was recorded in isolated areas. However, the downpour also brought back waterlogging and submerged streets to residents of Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana.

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Commuters rushing to cross the road amid evening rains, at dariya Ganj Area in New Delhi, India,( Raj K Raj / Hindustan Times)) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 04, 2022 08:26 pm IST

Commuters rushing to cross the road amid evening rains, at dariya Ganj Area in New Delhi, India,( Raj K Raj / Hindustan Times))

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A rikshaw-puller wears raincoat to cover himself amid rains in New Delhi.  expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A rikshaw-puller wears raincoat to cover himself amid rains in New Delhi. 

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A view of Connaught Place during a spell of rain in New Delhi. (HT file) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A view of Connaught Place during a spell of rain in New Delhi. (HT file)

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Widespread rain and thundershowers in Jammu and Kashmir brought the mercury down. Overall, the weather will remain erratic till Thursday due to a western disturbance, said a MeT official. (Waseem Andrabi/HT) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on May 04, 2022 08:26 pm IST

Widespread rain and thundershowers in Jammu and Kashmir brought the mercury down. Overall, the weather will remain erratic till Thursday due to a western disturbance, said a MeT official. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)

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Women with kids walk amid a short spell of rain in Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Women with kids walk amid a short spell of rain in Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI)

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Heavy rainfall accompanied by high-speed wind received in the many areas of Tami Nadu's Dharmapuri district, on Wednesday. (ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Heavy rainfall accompanied by high-speed wind received in the many areas of Tami Nadu's Dharmapuri district, on Wednesday. (ANI)

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People wade through a flooded street following heavy rain, at Old Malakpet area in Hyderabad.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People wade through a flooded street following heavy rain, at Old Malakpet area in Hyderabad.(PTI)

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People walk under umbrellas amid heavy rainfall, at Ridge, in Shimla on Wednesday. (ANI Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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People walk under umbrellas amid heavy rainfall, at Ridge, in Shimla on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)

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