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Heavy rain and thunderstorms brought major relief across Delhi-NCR on Thursday evening after several days of intense heatwave conditions in the region. Strong winds, lightning and widespread rainfall caused temperatures to fall sharply across the National Capital Region.

The sudden weather change came hours after the India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for Delhi and nearby areas. The weather department had forecast thunderstorms, moderate to heavy rainfall and wind speeds of 50 to 60 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 70 kmph.

Rainfall and thunderstorms were reported across several parts of Delhi, Gurugram, Noida and surrounding regions during the evening. Weather officials said the conditions were linked to active pre-monsoon activity moving across northwestern India.

Pre-Monsoon Weather Activity To Continue

According to the IMD, thunderstorm activity first developed over parts of Rajasthan before gradually spreading toward Delhi-NCR. The department has forecast additional rainfall and thunderstorms across the region over the next two days.

Meteorologists said the current spell of pre-monsoon rainfall could be stronger than the showers recorded in Delhi earlier this month and during April. The weather system is also expected to influence parts of western India in the coming days.

Authorities advised residents to remain cautious during periods of lightning and strong winds. Officials also warned that temporary waterlogging and traffic congestion could occur in low-lying areas during heavy rainfall.