Delhi weather: Sudden rain showers bring relief from scorching heat in national capital

The regional meteorological department had earlier predicted light to moderate intensity rain in Delhi-NCR.

Updated on: Apr 23, 2024 8:11 PM IST

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Updated on Apr 23, 2024 8:11 PM

Residents of Delhi found relief from the sweltering heat on Tuesday as rains lashed the city. The Indian Meteorological Department has reported that a combination of a western disturbance and a cyclonic circulation over northern Pakistan and northeastern Rajasthan would affect weather conditions. Starting from April 26, another western disturbance will affect northwest India. (HT Photos/Vipin Kumar)

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Updated on Apr 23, 2024 8:11 PM

Thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds were also forecast in adjoining areas of NCR including Safidon, Jind, Panipat, Gannaur, Sonipat, and the like. Parts of Delhi-NCR had recorded intense spells of rain early Monday due to a passing western disturbance.  (HT Photos/Vipin Kumar)

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A picture showing a street vendor covering his head as it rains in the national capital. The sudden shift in weather, with the maximum temperature settling at 36.8 degrees Celsius, brought much-needed respite. (HT Photos/Vipin Kumar)

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Delhiites today witnessed a stunning view of a rainbow in the sky after rain.  Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 22.6 degrees Celsius which is normal for this time of the year. Meanwhile, the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 38 degrees Celsius. (HT Photos/Vipin Kumar)

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Wednesday's forecast predicted partly cloudy skies with strong winds during the day, and maximum and minimum temperatures expected to be around 37 and 23 degrees Celsius, respectively.  (HT Photos/Vipin Kumar)

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Though the national capital is witnessing rains at present, the temperature in Delhi in the second half of the week may increase slowly by 1-2 degrees, IMD Senior Scientist Naresh Kumar told ANI earlier. (HT Photos/Vipin Kumar)