Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR, IMD issues orange alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Delhi-NCR following heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. The weather event is attributed to a western disturbance and is expected to lower daytime temperatures.
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NEW DELHI: Heavy rain lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday, with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds sweeping across the region.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for the national capital.The weather department forecast rainfall of 5-15 mm per hour, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds blowing at 40-60 kmph.The alert remained in force until 2 pm, with intermittent spells of rain expected in several parts of Delhi, the IMD said.The minimum temperature in the city settled at 23.3 degrees Celsius, 3.7 degrees above normal.
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