Heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds lashed Delhi and the wider National Capital Region (NCR), providing significant relief from persistent humidity as thick, dark cloud cover caused daytime temperatures to plunge across the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for moderate to heavy showers, warning residents of intermittent rainfall and localized waterlogging over the coming days.Key Highlights of the Weather ShiftTemperature Drop: The sudden downpour brought daytime temperatures down to around 27°C–33°C across major stations, including Safdarjung, Palam, and Ayanagar, significantly easing uncomfortable weather conditions.Widespread Coverage: Dark monsoon clouds rolled over Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad, triggering moderate to intense spells of rain and thunderstorms.Civic Impact: Heavy showers led to slow-moving traffic and temporary waterlogging along key arterial roads and low-lying transit corridors across NCR cities.IMD Advisory & Weekly ForecastThe India Meteorological Department noted that active monsoon conditions over northwest India continue to push moisture-laden easterly winds into the capital belt. Intermittent rain and overcast skies are predicted to persist throughout the week.ParameterForecast DetailsMax Temperature32°C to 34°CMin Temperature23°C to 25°CSky ConditionGenerally cloudy with light to moderate showersActive AlertYellow Alert for thunderstorms and gusty windsCommuters are advised to check traffic updates before heading out, avoid taking shelter under unstable structures or trees during thunderstorms, and plan extra travel time to navigate potential waterlogged routes.Also Read :- IMD Warns of Flash Flood Risk in Northeast as Monsoon Rains Intensify Across India
