New Delhi, May 2 -- :Severe thunderstorms and rain on Friday morning brought much-needed relief to the people in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida, from the persistent heatwave. At 5:19 a.m., 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.

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. 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.

Earlier, the IMD predicted that moderate to intense rainfall, accompani...