Rain, hail bring relief from heat to Delhi-NCR

Rain and hail brought temporary relief from the heat to Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, after the India Meteorological Department warned of thunderstorms and rain.

Parts of the capital region saw showers, and hail was reported in some NCR areas including Ghaziabad. The IMD forecast had called for rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds over the region.

The weather change came after several hot days and brought a brief break from the heat spell. NDTV and other Indian outlets reported the same shift in conditions, with the rain arriving within the warning window.

The IMD forecast suggested more unsettled weather was possible, but the main immediate effect was cooler conditions across the city and surrounding NCR districts.

For now, residents are getting short-term relief, though the duration of the cooler spell will depend on whether more showers or storms develop later in the day.