Weather flips in Delhi-NCR: Hailstorm, rain break heatwave spell
NEW DELHI: Delhi-NCR witnessed a sudden weather shift on Thursday afternoon, with a hailstorm and rain bringing much-needed relief from heatwave conditions. Dark clouds enveloped large parts of the region as rain and storm activity began around 3.30pm. The change comes even as the city remained under a “yellow alert” for heatwave conditions. While April did see heatwave spells, average temperatures were lower compared to the same period last year. Meteorological officials said intermittent rain and overcast conditions at the beginning and end of the month helped prevent a sharper rise in average temperatures.
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