New Delhi, May 17 -- Rainfall lashed parts of the national capital on Saturday, bringing much-needed relief from the soaring temperatures and turning the weather pleasant. However, strong winds accompanying the rain caused some damage across the region.

At the Rapid Rail Metro's Ashok Nagar station, the shed was damaged due to gusty winds.

In nearby Noida, several trees were uprooted and fell on vehicles, disrupting traffic. A traffic light pole at DM Chowk in Noida also collapsed due to the strong winds and heavy rainfall, further affecting vehicular movement.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast continued rainfall and thunderstorm activity across several regions of the country over the next five days.

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