In Pics | Rain brings respite from heatwave in Delhi-NCR

After reeling under a severe heatwave for the past few weeks, parts of Delhi-NCR received rainfall providing the much-needed relief to the people.

Bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat, Delhi-NCR witnessed some rainfall on May 04, 2022. Credit: PTI Photo

People taking a stroll in the rains. Credit: PTI Photo

The maximum temperature settled at 39.1 degrees Celsius, a notch above normal for this time of the year. The minimum temperature was recorded at 28.8 degrees Celsius. Credit: PTI Photo

Vehicles plying in the rains in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

People shield themselves with a tarp following the rains in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

The Ayanagar weather station recorded 2.4 mm of rainfall. Credit: PTI Photo

A view of Vijay Chowk after the rainfall in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

The India Meteorological Department said a partly cloudy sky is predicted over the capital for the next two days. With scanty rains owing to feeble western disturbances, Delhi had recorded its second hottest April this year since 1951 with a monthly average maximum temperature of 40.2 degrees Celsius. Credit: PTI Photo