Rain and hail bring relief from Delhi heat
Rain and hail bring relief from Delhi heat
Rain and hail cool Delhi-NCR as April’s heat ebbs, delivering a refreshing break from the furnace-like days.
Delhi woke to relief as rain and hail swept across the city, cooling the grip of the heat. A minimum of 25.4°C was recorded on Thursday as clouds rolled in and showers began. People stepped out with umbrellas as streets grew damp and the air felt crisper than in recent days.
This April has been unusually wet for a capital used to punishing warmth. About 30 mm of rain fell this month, nearly double the normal 16.3 mm, making it the wettest April since 2008. The mean maximum temperature for April stood around 37°C, just above the long-term average of 36.5°C. The pattern was uneven—days alternating between spells of rain and bursts of heat, with four rainy days in the opening week keeping daytime temperatures in check, followed by a stretch where temperatures crossed 40°C and a three-day heatwave around April 23.
The latest spell of rain and hail delivered a noticeable drop in temperature across large parts of Delhi-NCR. Social media showed hailstones in Ghaziabad and nearby areas as residents welcomed the gusty winds and cooler air, a welcome break from the sharp heat that had dominated the month.
Officials have warned that this cooling may be temporary, with more showers possible in the coming days. For now, residents are enjoying milder evenings and planning outdoor activities with caution, staying hydrated and keeping rain gear handy as the weather pattern remains unsettled.
In sum, the capricious spring weather offered Delhiites a much-needed pause from the heat, underscoring how a wet spell can dramatically alter the comfort index in a city used to punishing warmth.
