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- Published: May 23, 2022 10:30
New Delhi: Giving respite from the scorching sun, thunderstorms and rain brought down the temperature drastically in Delhi NCR on Monday morning.
Rains accompanied by strong winds lashed over Delhi NCR on Monday morning, leading to a sharp fall in temperature.
“Today, just from 5:40 am till 7 am, the temperature fell by 11 degrees Celsius, from 29 degrees Celsius to 18 degrees Celsius,” said India Meteorological Department (IMD).
#WATCH | Delhi: Waterlogging and heavy traffic congestion seen at Rao Tularam Flyover in Vasant Vihar following the rainfall in the national capital this morning. pic.twitter.com/nlyxBYhyud
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IMD predicted the rain and thunderstorm to continue in Delhi NCR for the next two hours.
“Thundershower with light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds with speed of 30-40 Km/h would continue to occur over and adjoining areas of entire Delhi and NCR,” said IMD.
The strong winds uprooted trees in several parts of the city.
#WATCH | Haryana | Heavy rainfall causes waterlogging and traffic congestion in different parts of Gurugram; visuals from MG Road, Golf Course Road, Sohna Road pic.twitter.com/1nOeINwysD
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Meanwhile, flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were affected on Monday morning due to the weather conditions.
The airport authorities have requested the passengers to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information.
#WATCH | Strong winds uproot trees in Delhi, and rainfall causes waterlogging in some areas. Visuals near IIT and Hauz Khas Road. pic.twitter.com/dDSUKnSldy
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“Due to bad weather, flight operations at Delhi airport are affected. Passengers are requested to get in touch with the airline concerned for updated flight information,” Delhi Airport tweeted.
#WATCH | Heavy rainfall in Delhi since morning causes traffic snarls in different parts of the city; visuals from ITO pic.twitter.com/DagL1h5UWD
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Vistara Flight UK974 (PNQ-DEL) has been diverted to Indore (IDR) due to bad weather in Delhi.