NEW DELHI: Rainfall brought relief to Delhi NCR after recording a scorching 52.3°C, the highest ever. According to officials, Mungeshpur in northwest Delhi hit the unprecedented temperature. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued severe heatwave warnings across the city, where temperatures soared to about 50°C and minimums remained near 30°C.

However, on Wednesday, the city saw a sudden change when unexpected showers arrived in the afternoon, offering relief. The weather station at Mungeshpur recorded the record high of 52.3°C at 2:30 pm, just before the rain began, cooling down the city.

IMD has forecast thunderstorms with light rain and gusty winds for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) in the next two hours. This is expected to bring temporary relief from the extreme heat that has gripped the region recently.

The scorching heatwave that had gripped Delhi NCR saw a much-needed reprieve as unprecedented rainfall brought relief to the region. After recording a record-breaking temperature of 52.3°C in Mungeshpur, northwest Delhi, the city experienced unexpected showers in the afternoon, which significantly cooled down the overheated city. The IMD has predicted thunderstorms accompanied by light rain and gusty winds for the next two hours, offering hope for temporary relief from the extreme heatwave conditions.

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