Heavy rain brings relief in Delhi-NCR; IMD sounds 'red alert' for thunderstorm

NEW DELHI: Delhi-NCR got alleviation from lukewarm and humid conditions arsenic airy rainfall deed the region, adjacent arsenic the IMD issued a reddish alert forecasting airy to mean rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds implicit the adjacent fewer hours. The upwind bureau said gusty winds with speeds of 50-60 kmph, gusting up to 70 kmph, are expected during the period, according to quality bureau PTI.

There is besides a anticipation of hail astatine isolated places successful Delhi, it said. The IMD described the thunderstorm enactment arsenic “very likely” and advised residents to travel guidelines issued by the Delhi catastrophe absorption authorization and different acrophobic agencies. Officials said the informing has been shared with the applicable authorities for indispensable action.