New Delhi, Oct 7
The weather in the national capital took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as heavy rain and gusty winds lashed several parts of Delhi and its adjoining regions.
Though the rains brought relief from the lingering heat, but also disrupted flight operations.
Intermittent showers began early in the morning and continued through the day. After a brief lull in the afternoon, dark clouds once again enveloped the city, followed by a spell of heavy rain accompanied by strong winds in many areas, including central and south Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad.
“Scattered to fairly widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm, lightning & gusty wind (speed reaching 30-50 kmph) very likely over Northwest India on 07th October,” it added.
Passengers have been advised to check with their respective airlines for updated flight information and to consider using the Delhi Metro to reach the airport in order to avoid possible delays on the roads.
It further said that conditions are favourable for further withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from the remaining parts of Gujarat, some more parts of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and some parts of Maharashtra during the next 3-4 days.