Gusty winds accompanied by rain lashed the national capital on Monday morning, bringing the minimum temperature down to 17.2 degrees Celsius from 29 degrees Celsius — nine degrees below normal.
Winds blowing between 40-50 kmph per hour and gusting to over 75 kmph uprooted trees in several areas and caused power outages in some parts of the city. Flights were also diverted due to bad weather.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert asking residents to stay indoors due to the impact of the thunderstorm in Delhi and neighbourhood areas warning that it could cause damage to vulnerable structures, kutcha houses, traffic disruptions and occasional reduction in visibility. It also warned that loose objects are likely to fly and people should not take shelter under trees.
