'Delhi Feels Like Shimla': Netizens React As Heavy Rain Brings Sudden Chill To NCR
Delhi Rain: Social media platforms were flooded with reactions from Delhi residents, who said the sudden weather change made the capital feel more like "Shimla."
Delhi Rain: Heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms, swept across Delhi-NCR early Sunday morning, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat.
Waterlogging occurred in several areas such as Minto Road, Humayun Road, and Shastri Bhawan due to the heavy rain. At Minto Bridge, a car was found submerged—a spot that typically floods after heavy downpours.
Meanwhile, social media platforms were flooded with reactions from Delhi residents, who said the sudden weather change made the capital feel more like 'Shimla."
An X user shared a clip of the downpour and said, 'Rain, wind, and a sudden chill in Delhi feels more like Shimla than the capital today."
Rain, wind, and a sudden chill in Delhi feels more like Shimla than the capital today. #DelhiRains pic.twitter.com/whHEcvASEj — Mohit Chauhan (@mohitlaws) May 24, 2025
Another user wrote: 'Dear weather gods, if you want to make it rain in Delhi, you can do so without the scary storms that sound like pralay."
Dear weather gods, if you want to make it rain in Delhi, you can do soo without the scary storms that sounds like pralayThankyou.
— K (@buttercupmoney) May 24, 2025
A third user called it a much-anticipated storm of the decade and prayed for everyone's safety.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecasted a dust storm followed by a thunderstorm and rainfall in the national capital and nearby states, with gusty winds expected to reach speeds between 60 and 100 km per hour.
The weather department predicted a partly cloudy sky over Delhi, offering temporary relief from the heat with daytime temperatures around 37 degrees Celsius.
However, this respite is expected to be short-lived, as temperatures are set to gradually rise between May 22 and 28, reaching a peak of 40 degrees Celsius on May 26 and May 28.
Nighttime temperatures will also increase steadily, climbing from 21 degrees Celsius on May 22 to 29 degrees Celsius by the end of the week.
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