Rains lash Delhi-NCR, residents get relief from scorching heat

IANS June 17, 2025 305 views

Heavy rains finally brought relief to Delhi-NCR after days of unbearable heat and humidity. The showers, accompanied by gusty winds, cooled temperatures across South and Central Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad. IMD predicts thunderstorms and continued rainfall, offering further respite. Residents welcomed the fresh monsoon showers after enduring scorching conditions for weeks.

"The skies, which had remained cloudless for days, finally opened up, much to the delight of Delhiites weary of the scorching heat." – Weather Report
Rains lash Delhi-NCR, residents get relief from scorching heat
New Delhi, June 17: After days of relentless heatwave and high humidity, Delhi-NCR residents finally received much-needed relief because of the sudden spell of rain on Tuesday. The national capital and its adjoining areas witnessed light to heavy showers accompanied by gusty winds, leading to drop in temperatures across the region.

Key Points

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Heavy rains cool Delhi-NCR after prolonged heatwave

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IMD forecasts thunderstorms and gusty winds

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Relief extends to Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram

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Temperatures drop significantly with fresh monsoon showers

The afternoon downpour began with strong winds sweeping across several areas, including AIIMS, Qutub Institutional Area, and other parts of South and Central Delhi. As rain intensified, temperatures fell noticeably, turning the atmosphere cool and pleasant. The skies, which had remained cloudless for days, finally opened up, much to the delight of Delhiites weary of the scorching heat for days now.

The relief wasn’t limited to Delhi alone. Neighbouring areas in the National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida, Ghaziabad also experienced significant showers. Noida and Ghaziabad, in particular, saw heavy rain following strong gusts of wind, bringing instant respite from rising humidity and unbearable temperatures. Roads quickly turned wet, and the familiar summer dust gave way to the fresh scent of monsoon showers.

In Ghaziabad, the sudden burst of wind was followed by heavy rain, bringing instant relief to residents.

Meanwhile, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh advisory forecasting hailstorms and thunderstorms accompanied by moderate to heavy rainfall and lightning, with wind speeds reaching 50–70 km/h. The alert covers several areas of Delhi, including Jafarpur, Narela, Dwarka, IGI Airport, Tughlakabad, and many parts of NCR such as Noida, Greater Noida, Faridabad, and Gurugram.

Isolated regions in Haryana (Jhajjar, Farukhnagar), Uttar Pradesh (Sikandrabad, Debai, Sahaswan), and Rajasthan (Laxmangarh, Rajgarh, Nadbai) are also likely to experience similar weather patterns within the next two hours.

The IMD has also forecasted that the temperature in this week will range between 33 degrees Celsius and 36 degrees Celsius during the daytime, whereas the nighttime temperature will range between 25 degrees Celsius to 29 degrees Celsius.

The IMD’s bulletin added that light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds ranging from 40–60 km/h, is expected to continue throughout the evening, further extending relief to the region.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Finally some relief! The past week was unbearable with ACs running 24/7. Hope this rain continues for a few more days. Though I'm already dreading the waterlogging that'll follow in some areas. Delhi's drainage system needs serious improvement!
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Priya M.
The smell of wet earth after so many days of heat was pure bliss! 🌧️ But IMD's warning about hailstorms is concerning. Farmers in nearby areas must be worried about their crops. Hope the weather remains pleasant without causing damage.
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Amit S.
Great news for power consumption! The heatwave was making electricity demand skyrocket. This rain will reduce AC usage significantly. Now if only our civic agencies could ensure uninterrupted power supply during rains too...
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Neha T.
The temperature drop is such a relief! But Delhi roads turn into rivers with just 30 minutes of rain. Why can't we have better urban planning like Singapore? Our infrastructure needs to match our aspirations as a global city.
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Vikram J.
Good to see NCR getting rain together for once! Usually it's either Delhi or Noida/Gurgaon. Hope this helps recharge groundwater levels too. Monsoon can't come soon enough for our parched city.
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Sanya P.
The sudden wind before rain was scary! Saw several trees swaying dangerously. Municipal corporations should trim unstable branches before monsoon arrives properly. Safety first! 🙏

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