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**Delhi Receives Respite from Heat as Sudden Rainstorm Hits, Orange Alert Issued**
**New Delhi, May 18, 2024** – Delhiites experienced a sudden change in weather on Saturday as a swift storm, accompanied by winds reaching speeds of 40-50 km/h, swept through the city. The rainfall provided a welcome relief from the oppressive heat, and a drop in temperature is expected across Delhi-NCR.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for rain in the capital, the second such alert this week. A prior spell of light to moderate rain was recorded in Delhi-NCR on Tuesday.
The IMD forecasts partly cloudy skies for the next few days, with this condition likely to persist until May 19th. The department has also warned of potential thunderstorms, lightning, and dust storms with strong surface winds of 30-40 km/h, gusting up to 50 km/h.
While Delhi experiences this wet spell, other parts of India face a mixed weather outlook. The IMD has predicted intense heatwave conditions for parts of North and Central India, alongside warnings of rain and storms in other regions. In particular, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and parts of Madhya Pradesh are likely to experience heatwave conditions between now and May 22nd.
The IMD predicts heatwave conditions will persist in Western Rajasthan until May 22nd. Severe heat is also expected in Uttar Pradesh on May 17th, Jammu and Kashmir and parts of Madhya Pradesh on May 18th and 19th.
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