Rain lashes parts of Delhi, spell of showers to continue till July 21
Jul 18, 2020
New Delhi [India], July 19 : Rain lashed parts of Delhi during the wee hours of Sunday bringing much-needed respite for Delhiites from the scorching heat. The rain was followed by lightning and thunderstorm.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), thunderstorm with rain occurred over and adjoining areas of Adampur, Hissar, Hansi, Jind, Gohana, Gannaur, Barut, Rohtak, Sonipat, Bagpat, Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and many places of Delhi.
The department has predicted thunderstorm with rain in the national capital and neighbouring areas till July 21.
"Rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places in Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on July 19," as per the weather agency.
As per the IMD's local weather report and forecast for New Delhi-Safdarjung, the maximum temperature on July 18 was recorded at 36.4 degrees Celsius and maximum temp at 29.3 degrees Celsius.
