Delhi-NCR Weather: Heavy Rain and Thunderstorm Hit the Region at Midnight, Temperature Drops

New Delhi: The weather suddenly changed in Delhi-NCR late on Sunday night. There was heavy rain with strong thunder and lightning in the capital and surrounding areas. Due to rain and strong thunderstorm that lasted for more than two hours, a drop in temperature was recorded, giving people relief from the heat and humidity. The Meteorological Department (IMD) had already predicted rain, strong winds and thunderstorms in Delhi and surrounding states. However, rain on the first day of Navratri affected the preparations for religious events and devotees faced problems.

Why did the weather change in Delhi-NCR at midnight?

People who were troubled by the heat and humidity throughout the day saw a change in the weather after Sunday evening. Strong winds started blowing in the capital and surrounding areas and the sky became cloudy. After this, it started raining with lightning and strong thunder late in the night. It rained for more than two hours in many areas.

After the rain the temperature dropped and the weather became cooler than before. People got relief from the heat. The Meteorological Department had already predicted bad weather for Delhi-NCR.

What problem did the devotees face due to rain on the first day of Navratri?

Heavy rain on the first day of Navratri increased the difficulties of the devotees visiting religious places. There was an atmosphere of chaos during the rain near Kalkaji temple. When suddenly heavy rain started, devotees started running here and there to save themselves from getting wet.

Due to rain, the worries of the organizers of religious events also increased. People making preparations in open places had to face problems due to the weather. News agency ANI also released a video of devotees trying to escape near the temple during the rain.

What was the condition of the protest site at Jantar Mantar in Delhi?

A video of news agency ANI surfaced from Delhi's Jantar Mantar, in which the roads and protest sites are seen empty. CJP leaders were protesting here. However, just because the place appeared empty in the video, it cannot be concluded that the protest had ended or that the protesters decided to move away due to rain.

What warning did IMD give for Delhi, Haryana and Punjab?

The Meteorological Department had predicted strong winds along with thunderstorms in Delhi, Haryana and Punjab. The wind speed was expected to reach 50 to 60 kilometers per hour. The fear of hailstorm was also expressed at some places.

In such weather, people are advised to avoid standing in open spaces, near trees and electric poles. Drivers should also exercise caution during rains as road travel can be difficult due to strong winds and low visibility.a

Will the cold increase in Delhi-NCR after the rain?

Due to drop in temperature due to rain, people have started feeling cool. However, how much the temperature will fall in the coming days and how the weather will be will depend on the latest forecast from the Meteorological Department. Such changes in the weather can be seen during the departure of monsoon.

At present, the rain in Delhi-NCR has given relief to the people from the heat, but the weather remains a challenge for Navratri events and programmes held in open spaces. People are advised to check the latest weather updates before leaving home.