Relief from heat as rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR; IMD issues alerts for thunderstorms, dust storms

Relief from heat as rain and strong winds lashed parts of Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, bringing respite from the ongoing heatwave. The India Meteorological Department has issued 'orange' and 'yellow' alerts for thunderstorms, dust storms and rain in different parts of Delhi. An 'orange' alert has been sounded for southwest Delhi, with authorities warning of thunderstorms accompanied by winds reaching up to 60 kmph, along with the possibility of lightning and brief spells of rain.