Gurugram sees evening thunderstorms and lightning, IMD issues orange alert
India
Gurugram saw some light rain and evening thunderstorms on Tuesday, with wind speeds hitting 20km/h.
The IMD put out an orange alert as temperatures swung between 32.9 degrees Celsius and 17.9 degrees Celsius.
Lightning lit up the sky, making for a dramatic weather shift after a warm day.
Gurugram AQI 234, IMD yellow warning
Looking ahead, the IMD said a yellow warning is expected to come into force on April 3 and 4, warning of more storms and winds that could gust up to 50km/h thanks to Western disturbances.
Even with the rain, air quality hasn't improved: Gurugram's AQI climbed to 234 (with Sector 51 at a worrying 293).
Authorities suggest staying indoors during rough weather and keeping an eye on updates if you're heading out.