Delhi NCR Rain and Thunderstorms Smash Heatwave as Temperatures Drop Fast

IMD says a western disturbance flipped the weather

Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit multiple areas of Delhi NCR early Wednesday, ending a week of punishing heat with temperatures hovering near 44°C under an IMD Yellow Alert. The sudden relief came after a western disturbance sparked rapid atmospheric changes, pulling down temperatures within about an hour and bringing respite from oppressive humidity and heatwave conditions.