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IN PHOTOS: Rain brings relief to scorching Delhi, NCR, relief from heatwave for next few days

Updated On: 28 May, 2026 09:46 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Heavy rain and thunderstorms triggered by a western disturbance brought relief to Delhi and NCR after an intense heatwave. The IMD issued an orange alert warning of strong winds, hailstorms and lightning. Temperatures dropped sharply, offering respite from extreme summer heat conditions (Pics/Screengrab from X)

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Heavy rain and thunderstorms triggered by a western disturbance provided much-needed relief to people in Delhi and NCR

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Heavy rain and thunderstorms triggered by a western disturbance provided much-needed relief to people in Delhi and NCR
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) earlier today issued an 'orange' alert for Delhi, predicting "moderate to severe thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and isolated hailstorms" likely at many places across the city

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) earlier today issued an 'orange' alert for Delhi, predicting "moderate to severe thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and isolated hailstorms" likely at many places across the city

IMD said, "Intense thunderstorm activity over several parts of South Haryana, adjoining Delhi, and the entire NCR is likely to get affected due to strong winds reaching up to 80 kmph accompanied by hail and duststorm"

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IMD said, "Intense thunderstorm activity over several parts of South Haryana, adjoining Delhi, and the entire NCR is likely to get affected due to strong winds reaching up to 80 kmph accompanied by hail and duststorm"

Delhi International Airport Limited on Thursday evening announced that due to the inclement weather conditions and expected thunderstorms some flights could be impacted

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Delhi International Airport Limited on Thursday evening announced that due to the inclement weather conditions and expected thunderstorms some flights could be impacted

The rain also brought with it a plunge in mercury, offering residents a respite from blistering summer conditions

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The rain also brought with it a plunge in mercury, offering residents a respite from blistering summer conditions

Daytime temperatures hovered between 44 degrees Celsius and 46 degrees Celsius in the national capital. Maximum temperatures are projected to experience a massive 8 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees Celsius by May 29

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Daytime temperatures hovered between 44 degrees Celsius and 46 degrees Celsius in the national capital. Maximum temperatures are projected to experience a massive 8 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees Celsius by May 29

Furthemore, IMD has advised residents to remain cautious, avoid standing under fragile structures or trees during peak squall windows, and prepare for consecutive spells of rain moving into Friday morning

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Furthemore, IMD has advised residents to remain cautious, avoid standing under fragile structures or trees during peak squall windows, and prepare for consecutive spells of rain moving into Friday morning

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