Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi on July 02, providing significant relief from the oppressive heat and humidity that had gripped the national capital in recent days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) responded to the sudden change in weather by issuing a ‘yellow alert’ for the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), indicating the possibility of moderate rain and strong winds. As per the IMD, the city may experience ‘Strong Surface Winds, Very Light to Light Rainfall, Thunderstorms accompanied with lightning & gusty winds’ throughout the day. The rainfall began on Thursday night, with the IMD reporting a notable drop in maximum temperatures, which had previously ranged between 33°C and 34.8°C. This change marked a welcome respite from the high temperatures that had characterised the preceding days. The IMD forecasts that the maximum temperature for July 02 is expected to remain between 32°C and 34°C, alongside continued light rain and gusty winds. According to Naresh Yadav, a senior scientist at the IMD, the advancement of the monsoon across North India is responsible for these weather changes. "The monsoon is set to cover more areas in the coming days, enhancing rainfall across the region.”. He also highlighted that other states, including Punjab and Haryana, are experiencing rainfall as the monsoon progresses. Residents of Delhi have welcomed the rain, which has provided much-needed relief from the heat. The IMD has noted that the rainfall is accompanied by strong surface winds, which could reach speeds of 50-60 km/h. The weather department has advised residents to remain vigilant and take precautions during this period of inclement weather. In addition to the yellow alert for Delhi-NCR, the IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in other parts of India, including the Konkan region, Goa, and South Gujarat. These alerts signal the need for residents in these areas to take immediate precautions against severe weather conditions. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from Delhi, Delhi Weather & AQI and around the world. I’m Poorva Karki and am working as a senior copy editor at Times Network. I began my career at a news agency, ANI, as a multimedia producer. I then sw... View More