Heavy rain, thunderstorm overnight in Delhi, surrounding areas

The Meteorological Department has predicted cloudy sky in Delhi till January 9. (file photo)

New Delhi:

Heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms lashed Delhi and its adjoining areas in the early hours of Saturday.

Thunderstorm with moderate to heavy intensity in and around Delhi and areas of Delhi NCR (Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar, Ballabgarh) Karnal, Panipat, Ganaur, Sonipat, Kharkhoda, Jhajjar, Sohana, Palwal, Nuh (Haryana) Baraut It will rain together. , Baghpat (UP) and Tijara (Rajasthan),” the India Meteorological Department tweeted.

It is raining in many parts of Delhi and the temperature is falling further, homeless people are taking shelter in night shelters.

The Meteorological Department has predicted cloudy sky in Delhi till January 9.

Meanwhile, a day after intermittent rains lashed the national capital, the air quality in the national capital deteriorated from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’ on Friday, with the system-wise overall air quality index (AQI) at 273. Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).

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