New Delhi, June 1 -- The national capital on Sunday witnessed a spell of rain, accompanied by strong winds over southern parts of Delhi.

The rains are due to an east-southeastward-moving cloud cluster, according to the Meteorological Department.

The spell of rain offered a much-needed respite from the heat, as the national capital recorded maximum temperatures of more than 39 C earlier in the morning. According to IMD, Safdarjung area recorded a maximum temperature of 39.7 degrees Celsius, Ayanagar 39.5 degrees Celsius, Lodhi Road 39.4 degrees Celsius and Palam recording 39.1 degrees Celsius.

The IMD has issued warnings of thunderstorms, lightning and squall for the next two days, on June 2-3, in the national capital.

The IMD has issu...