India, May 2 -- Severe thunderstorms and rain on Friday morning, May 2, brought much-needed relief to Delhi and the National Capital Region, including Noida, from the persistent heatwave.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecast heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds over the next three days, issuing a yellow alert for the national capital.

At 5.19am, the IMD, in a post on X, said severe thunder lightning, squally winds 70-80 kmph, is likely over Delhi during the next two hours.

According to the IMD's weekly forecast, thunderstorms with rain are expected on Friday and Saturday, which may lead to a slight dip in temperatures.

A fresh and active Western disturbance is likely to impact northwest India from May 2. Un...