Rain brings much-needed relief from scorching heat in Delhi-NCR

The sudden change in weather brought down temperatures and provided a welcome respite from the scorching conditions.

Post Published By: Sujata Biswal

Updated : 17 April 2026, 4:57 PM IST

Rain begins in Delhi

New Delhi: After several days of intense heat and rising temperatures across Delhi-NCR, residents finally got relief on Thursday afternoon as rain showers swept through the region.

The sudden change in weather brought down temperatures and provided a welcome respite from the scorching conditions. Cooler winds accompanied the rainfall, making the atmosphere more pleasant and offering a break from the prolonged heatwave.

Weather Changes Across the Entire NCR and UP
It is worth noting that for the past few days, the entire region-including Delhi-NCR, Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Bulandshahr, Meerut, Hapur, and the rest of Uttar Pradesh-had been experiencing scorching heat. Temperatures had been rising continuously. However, following rainfall on Thursday afternoon, the weather has undergone a complete transformation.