India, May 3 -- A fierce overnight storm brought more than just relief from the soaring temperatures in Noida and Greater Noida - it paralysed the region, triggering widespread power cuts, traffic jams, and infrastructure damage. The sudden deluge, accompanied by gusty winds, left thousands in the dark and roads flooded, highlighting the city's struggle to handle severe weather despite improvements in its infrastructure. Thunderstorms and gusty winds began after midnight in Gautam Budh Nagar, and heavy rainfall continued until 7 am on Friday.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature in Gautam Budh Nagar, which includes Noida and Greater Noida, plummeted from 24.8degC on Thursday to 19.9degC by Frida...