New Delhi, June 15 -- Delhi and NCR are experiencing moderate to intense rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and squally winds of 80-100 kmph. India Meteorological Department has advised residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.

The weather department said in a tweet, "Moderate to intense spell of rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning, squally winds 80-100 kmph is going on over Delhi and NCR Stay indoors and avoid travel unless necessary."

A relentless heatwave continued to scorch large parts of north and central India for the sixth consecutive day on Saturday, with maximum temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in several cities and high temperatures reported in parts of the hilly states.

The India ...