Rainfall lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, temperature likely to fall

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Parts of the Delhi- NCR received rainfall on Sunday morning, in line with the forecast made by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

The regional meteorological centre reported on Sunday morning, ''Thunderstorm with light to moderate rain would occur over and nearby most part of Delhi, Rohtak, Jajjar, Sohana, Manesar, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ballbhgarh, Palwal, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Modinagar, Hapur and Meerut during next two hours.''

The MeT department had predicted on Saturday (May 2, 2020) that several parts of north India, including Delhi-NCR, will receive light to moderate rainfall from May 3-6, while some areas may see hailstorm owing to a western disturbance.

The rainfall is due to the western disturbance is a cyclonic storm that originates in the Mediterranean and travels all the way traversing central Asia. When it comes in contact with the Himalayas, it brings rains to the plains and snow and rain to the hills.

The weather forecast also indicated that the temperature is also expected to come down in the coming days. In Delhi, where the mercury is slowly dipping, the temperature is likely to be around 31 degrees Celsius during this time.

Meanwhile, the change in weather has affected a planned aerial salute by the Indian Armed Forces to honouring those who are fighting COVID-19. The fighter aircraft are now expected to fly over the national capital at 11 am, instead of 10:15 as planned earlier, said Indian Air Force.