
News Topical, Digital Desk : Rain In Delhi: A sudden change in the weather was seen in the capital Delhi on Saturday (17 May). The weather became pleasant after heavy rain after a strong storm. These showers brought relief to Delhiites from the scorching heat. The temperature of Delhi-NCR decreased slightly due to heavy rain after a dust storm.
After bright sunshine, clouds suddenly covered the national capital and rain started with strong winds in many parts. Pictures of rain have come from Safdar Road, Minto Road and many other places. With the rain, the speed of vehicles on the roads has slowed down. Hail has also fallen in some areas of Delhi.
Waterlogging in many places due to heavy rain
Due to heavy rains in the country's capital, people have got relief from the heat but waterlogging has occurred at many places. Due to waterlogging, the problem of traffic jam has also arisen. Vehicles are seen crawling on the roads. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had already predicted thunderstorms and thunderstorms in the region on May 17 and May 18. A warning of dust storms was issued.
Trees fell in many places due to rain and storm
There are reports of trees falling at many places due to the storm. A neem tree broke in front of Netaji Subhash Marg Red Fort, under which an e-rickshaw got buried. Also, many vehicles were damaged due to a tree falling inside a parking lot. Amidst the rain, the Meteorological Department has advised the people of Delhi to remain alert and take necessary precautions, especially those who work in the open or are traveling.
How will the weather be on 19 and 20 May?
The Meteorological Department had predicted the maximum temperature to be around 42 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature to be around 26 to 28 degrees for May 17. According to the IMD, strong surface winds will remain active during the day on May 19 and 20 as well. However, the weather is expected to be somewhat normal on May 21 and 22. The sky will remain partially cloudy these days and no warning has been issued. The temperature is likely to reach 38 degrees Celsius during this time as well, due to which there is little hope of getting relief from the heat.
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