Parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region receive rain and strong winds, bringing temporary relief from ongoing heatwave conditions, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and local reporting. IMD says thunderstorm activity over northwest India, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, is expected to provide short-term respite. However, the weather office adds that temperatures are likely to rise again from May 23 onwards. In Delhi, strong winds and thunderstorms are reported after several days of very high temperatures. The city is placed under an orange alert for dust storms and thunderstorms, and visibility drops sharply in some locations. Reports cite wind speeds recorded during the storm activity, including up to 81 kmph at Pusa Road, 56 kmph at Palam and 35 kmph at Pragati Maidan. Visibility reductions are also reported, with a drop at Palam airport from about 3,500 metres to around 1,500 metres within an hour. Authorities advise residents to remain cautious amid dust storm and thunderstorm conditions.