Social media users flooded all platforms with videos showing different parts of the city getting a refreshing downpour.
On Tuesday, Delhi sweltered through a record high minimum temperature of 35.2 degrees Celsius, the hottest in 55 years! However, relief arrived swiftly as light rains and gusty winds graced the city on Wednesday night, bringing temperatures down by about six degrees.
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By Thursday morning, the Safdarjung weather station recorded a more comfortable 29.6 degrees Celsius, with the maximum temperature dropping to 40 degrees Celsius.
The relatively pleasant weather continued, and much to the delight of the residents, Delhi-NCR witnessed rainfall on Friday. Social media has been abuzz with videos capturing rain showers across the capital city.
Watch the videos below:
X user @Deepak_020418 shared videos of rain in and around Narela. Located in the North Delhi district, Narela is close to the Haryana border.
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ANI also shared a few videos of the rainfall with visuals from RK Puram.
Instagram user @filmsbyvickyy shared a reel capturing a much-needed downpour in Delhi. The video showed Connaught Place and nearby spots getting a refreshing drenching.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a statement mentioning that there would be more rain, thunderstorms, and even dust storms. It also warned that temperatures are set to bounce back up to a sizzling 43°C after Friday.
The IMD thinks a western disturbance near Jammu and Kashmir is the reason behind the temperature drop on Thursday. This disturbance caused a cyclonic circulation over Haryana, bringing some light and moderate rain to Delhi.
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Many others also shared snippets and videos on both Instagram and X expressing how the rains have given the much awaited respite.
