Rain brings relief after days of intense heat in Delhi
The Hindu
Delhi weather update: Light rain, drop in temperature, gusty winds, and poor air quality recorded, according to IMD.
Rain, accompanied by gusty winds, lashed parts of Delhi on Friday (April 18, 2025) evening, bringing relief from heat.
The weather monitoring stations, including Narela, Pitampura and Mayur Vihar, recorded 0.5 mm of rainfall, according to data.
"A fresh cloud cluster has entered Delhi, causing very light to light rainfall and gusty winds of 30 to 40 kmph. It is likely to move across the city with similar intensity," the weather department said.
The showers also led to a drop in temperature.
The temperature fell from 36° Celsius to 27° Celsius in Pusa, Pitampura and Mayur Vihar recorded a drop from 37° Celsius to 27° Celsius.
The city recorded a maximum temperature of 41° Celsius, 4.2 notches above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The minimum temperature was recorded at 25.6° Celsius, four notches above the season's average, the MeT office said.
Mangaluru City Police enforce strict New Year guidelines, including a 12:30 a.m. curfew and measures against violence and harassment.
Kaneri Math seer defends his language use against Lingayat seers, emphasizing colloquial expressions and urging unity within Hinduism.
Kundapura police charge book shop owner for illegally storing firecrackers linked to a fire that damaged multiple shops.
Mumbai civic polls: Congress's alliance with VBA falters as 20 seats remain uncontested, prompting a potential strategy rework.
BJP and Shiv Sena set 143-8 seat sharing formula for Nagpur polls
TNAU students explore high-throughput genotyping and data-driven crop improvement, bridging academic training with industry needs.
Indian-American pop artiste Rhea Raj is in Chennai with her family, including her sister Lara from pop girl group KATSEYE. She reflects on her Tamil roots, and the importance of South-Asian representation in mainstream pop music
BJP's Nainar Nagenthran accuses DMK of undermining the Horticulture Department and misappropriating ₹141 crore in scams.
Puducherry's French quarter becomes a no-vehicle zone for New Year celebrations, ensuring safety and traffic management.
Explore Tamil Nadu's 2025 education landscape, marked by Centre-State conflicts, Supreme Court interventions, and significant policy developments.
Designed around the silhouette and spirit of the world’s longest migratory traveller bird, Terns restaurant in Coimbatore celebrates curated global cuisines
Top news of the day from The Hindu, December 30, 2025
Telangana CETs 2026 schedule announced, with exams set for May and June for various professional courses admissions.