Rain on Thursday (July 21, 2022) continued to lash parts of Delhi-NCR with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting more downpours during the day. According to the met department, thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain would also occur over several cities of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan.
“Thunderstorms with light to moderate intensity rain would occur over and adjoining areas of many places of Delhi, NCR(Ghaziabad, Dadri, Hindon-AF Station, Indirapuram, Chapraula), Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Narwana, Karnal, Fatehabad, Rajaund, Ghaziabad, Assandh, Safidon, Barwala, Jind, Panipat, Adampur, Gohana, Gannaur, Hansi, Meham, Sonipat, Tosham, Rohtak, Kharkhoda, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Mattanhail, Jhajjar, Farukhnagar, Kosali, Mahendargarh, Sohana, Rewari, Narnaul, Bawal, Nuh (Haryana) Gangoh, Shamli, Kandhla, Baraut, Bagpat, Khekra (U.P.) Bhiwari, Tizara, Khairthal, Kotputli (Rajasthan) during next 2 hours,” the IMD tweeted at 7:18 AM.
Earlier on Wednesday, moderate to heavy rain and gusty winds pummelled the national capital and paralysed road traffic in the city. It also forced the diversion of at least seven flights.
Strong winds uprooted trees and snapped power and internet cables in several areas, throwing parts of Delhi into chaos. The showers, however, provided a much-needed respite from the heat.