- Delhi-NCR experienced sudden hailstorm and rain Wednesday.
- Strong winds, rain brought relief from heat across region.
- IMD issued orange, yellow, and red alerts for storms.
Delhi-NCR witnessed a sudden change in weather on Wednesday afternoon as a hailstorm, rain and gusty winds swept across parts of the region, bringing relief from the prevailing heat even as the India Meteorological Department warned of more storm activity ahead.
Parts of Delhi were hit by a hailstorm as weather conditions shifted sharply during the afternoon.
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Light rainfall was also recorded in several areas of the national capital.
Strong Winds Sweep Through Noida, Ghaziabad
Strong winds accompanied by rain lashed parts of Noida and Ghaziabad.
The sudden spell of rain and gusty winds brought respite from the intense heat across Delhi-NCR.
IMD Issues Orange Alert For Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad, forecasting rain and thunderstorms in the region on Thursday evening.
Gurugram, Faridabad Under Yellow Alert
Gurugram and Faridabad have been placed under a yellow alert, with light rain and thunderstorms expected in these areas.
Red Alert For Outer NCR Areas
Outer parts of the National Capital Region, including Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, have been placed under a red alert.
Skies turned grey across several parts of NCR, indicating the possibility of further storm activity.
What The Alerts Mean
According to the IMD, areas under a red alert may witness moderate to severe thunderstorms.
Regions under an orange alert could experience moderate thunderstorms, while yellow alert areas are expected to receive light rain and thunderstorms.
Delhi Records Minimum Temperature Of 25.4°C
The national capital recorded a minimum temperature of 25.4 degrees Celsius at Safdarjung on Thursday morning.
The IMD has forecast thunderstorms with rain at isolated places in Delhi later in the day.
Temperatures At Other Weather Stations
Among other weather stations, Palam recorded a minimum temperature of 24.9 degrees Celsius, Lodhi Road 23.6 degrees Celsius, Ridge 25 degrees Celsius, and Ayanagar 24.1 degrees Celsius.
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