Delhi and Noida were hit by heavy rains and powerful winds on Sunday evening, bringing much-needed relief from the heat but also causing disruption in several areas. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), strong winds at speeds of up to 80 kmph may be recorded in several parts of the city, accompanied by rainfall. The IMD warned that this weather pattern is likely to continue for the next one hour, with the cumulative rainfall expected to reach moderate levels.
The rains are due to an east-southeastward-moving cloud cluster, according to the Meteorological Department.
The spell of rain offered a much-needed respite from the heat, as the national capital recorded maximum temperatures of more than 39 C earlier in the morning. According to IMD, Safdarjung area recorded a maximum temperature of 39.7 degrees Celsius, Ayanagar 39.5 degrees Celsius, Lodhi Road 39.4 degrees Celsius and Palam recording 39.1 degrees Celsius.
The IMD has issued warnings of thunderstorms, lightning and squall for the next two days, on June 2-3, in the national capital.
The IMD has issued warnings on the nowcast for atleast 8 districts, including South, South East, New Delhi, East, Central, Sahadara, North East. The Met Department has said that the winds could reach up to 80 kmph too.
Meanwhile, South West, West and North West Districts have been issued an advisory to watch out for light rains, thunderstorms and lightning.
(With inputs from ANI)