After days of heatwave, Delhi witnesses light rains, pleasant morning

India Meteorological Department predicts light rain, gusty winds, and possible thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR, with poor air quality.

After a long and harsh spell of heatwave, the national capital witnessed a pleasant morning on June 20, with the weather department saying parts of the city received light rains.

The India Meteorological Department predicted a generally cloudy sky, with the possibility of very light rain and gusty winds during the day. Duststorm or thunderstorm accompanied by lightning are also likely.

A weather update notified people about the likelihood of light to moderate intensity rains and gusty winds with speeds of 30-50 km/ph over Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas in the pre-noon period on June 20.

The department also predicted a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of rain, thunderstorm or dust storm on June 21 and 22.

Humidity at 8.30 a.m. on June 20 was 67%. The minimum temperature was 29.6° Celsius and the maximum is likely to settle around 42° Celsius.

Swathes of northern India, including the national capital, have been in the grip of a punishingly long heat wave, increasing heat stroke casualties and prompting the Centre to issue advisory to hospitals to set up special units to cater to such patients.

During the past three days, the bodies of 50 people evidently belonging to the underprivileged backgrounds were recovered around Delhi, police said on Wednesday.