Thunderstorm along with heavy rain hits national capital

New Delhi : A powerful thunderstorm unleashed heavy rain on the capital city Thursday morning, adding to the woes of residents already battling the cold wave. This marked the second day in a row with unexpected downpours.

Delhi has been experiencing rains since Wednesday afternoon. 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted dense fog and light rain or thundershower, accompanied by gusty winds with a speed of up to 30-40 kmph, at most places.

"A western disturbance is likely to impact the city around January 31. There are chances of light rain, so the temperature may fall slightly on January 31 or February 1," the IMD said.

With a warning of dense fog, a yellow alert has been issued in the national capital till February 2, 2024.

The IMD's seven-day forecast predicts a minimum temperature of 7.3 degrees Celsius on January 31, dropping to 6 degrees on February 2.

Flights, on the other hand, have been experiencing unexpected delays due to low visibility on the runway.