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Delhi NCR Rain and Thunderstorms Smash Heatwave as Temperatures Drop Fast

India
Published on 29 April 2026
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.

  • Early morning rain and thunderstorms broke the heatwave streak
  • Temperatures dropped sharply within about an hour after IMD forecast
  • A western disturbance triggered the sudden weather shift in Delhi NCR
  • Humidity eased after days of intense summer heat
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