India, Jan. 23 -- Delhi and its neighbouring cities in the NCR woke up to moderate rain and thunderstorms on Friday morning. The IMD has issued an orange alert for the area, warning of gusty winds, lightning, and intermittent showers throughout the day.

The rains bring relief from the lingering winter chill and temporarily improve the city's air quality.

The IMD said residents should remain cautious as thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds with speeds of 30-40 kmph are expected during the early hours and late morning. "Generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of light rain accompanied by thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds," the IMD said. Another round of showers is expected in the afternoon and evening.

Authorities have adv...