New Delhi, March 15 -- Light showers lashed parts of the national capital on Sunday morning as the weather turned pleasant after experiencing high temperatures in the last few days.

According to the India Meterological Department (IMD), the temperature in Delhi was recorded at 22.2degC at 5.30 am. Visuals from Pandit Pant Marg and Ferozeshah Road showcased wet streets and residents making their way through light showers.

IMD forecasted thunderstorms, lightning and hailstorms on March 15 and 16, with no warning for the rest of the week yet.

The light rainfall was accompanied by lightning & gusty winds(40-50kmph) in many parts of the capital, including Safdarjang, Palam and Narela.

This would bring relief from the heat to the residents,...