The weather in Delhi-NCR suddenly changed on Friday and people got relief from the scorching heat. During the day there was strong sunlight and heat. By evening, dark clouds appeared in the sky. After this, strong winds started blowing and it started raining in many areas. Along with Delhi, the same weather pattern was seen in Noida, Faridabad and Gurugram also.

impact on traffic

According to the Meteorological Department, the wind speed reached 30 to 40 kilometers per hour during the evening. The rain amidst thunder and lightning completely changed the atmosphere of the city. However, this sudden change also affected the traffic. There was a traffic jam on many main roads due to which people had to face problems.

The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi. Under this, there is a possibility of rain with thunder and strong winds on Friday and Saturday night. Many videos of rain have also surfaced on social media, in which heavy rain can be seen in areas like Janpath, Badarpur and India Gate. Some people were seen protecting themselves with umbrellas, while many people were seen enjoying the rain.

What is the forecast of the weather department?

For the last few days, the temperature in Delhi was around 36 to 37 degrees Celsius, which was higher than normal. But due to the influence of western disturbance the weather has become cool. The Meteorological Department estimates that the temperature may drop by 3 to 5 degrees in the coming three days. There is a possibility of cloudy sky and light rain on April 4 also.

At the same time, the weather wreaked even more havoc in Greater Noida. Along with strong winds and rain, hailstorm also occurred at many places, especially in Dankaur area. This unseasonal rain and hail has increased the problems of the farmers. The wheat crop was in the final stages of harvesting, but due to rain and hail the crop has suffered huge damage. Many fields were flooded and the quality of wheat was affected.

Talking about the coming days, the weather may remain similar in Delhi-NCR on 3rd and 4th April. Some relief is expected after April 5, although there are signs of change in the weather again next week.