Rain lashes parts of Delhi, brings much-needed respite for Delhiites from the scorching heat

Rain lashed parts of Delhi during the wee hours of Sunday bringing much-needed respite for Delhiites from the scorching heat. The rain was followed by lightning and thunderstorms. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), thunderstorm with rain occurred over and adjoining areas of Adampur, Hissar, Hansi, Jind, Gohana, Gannaur, Barut, Rohtak, Sonipat, Bagpat, Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and many places of Delhi. The department has predicted thunderstorms with rain in the national capital and neighbouring areas till July 21. Rainfall at most places with heavy to very heavy falls at isolated places in Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on July 19," as per the weather agency.