New Delhi, June 15 -- Heavy rain lashed parts of New Delhi on Monday afternoon as a dust storm followed by thunderstorms swept across the capital. The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for the region, warning of severe weather conditions and gusty winds, impacting daily life and transit.

A sudden turn in the weather has gripped the region, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for the national capital. Residents are witnessing scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds as the city experiences an active weather spell under the influence of a western disturbance.

Currently, Delhi is seeing a temperature of 38degC with partly sunny conditions. While the morning saw light rainfall in parts of the c...