Delhi-NCR feels chill after unexpected March rains
Delhi-NCR woke up to a chillier Thursday, thanks to scattered showers and strong winds that pushed the temperature down to 26.8 Celsius, almost five degrees below normal and the coolest it's been since late February, per the IMD.
The day started at a comfy 17.6 Celsius.
Power cuts, flight diversions due to weather
This sudden weather twist didn't just bring relief, it also brought some hassle.
High-speed winds (from a western disturbance) caused power cuts across parts of Delhi and even forced 16 flight diversions at IGI Airport.
Air quality was moderate, with an AQI of 137.
IMD issues yellow alert for tomorrow
IMD has put out a yellow alert for Friday: expect more clouds, light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds up to 50 kph.
The cool spell won't last long, though. Temperatures could climb back up to around 34 Celsius by March 25.
For now, IMD suggests staying indoors during rough weather and steering clear of windows or anything loose outside.