New Delhi, June 11 -- Residents of the national capital experienced a pleasant change in weather on Thursday, as a shift in conditions provided much-needed relief from the scorching heat that has been sweeping the region.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi is expected to witness a partly cloudy sky, which is likely to become generally cloudy towards the afternoon.

The weather department has predicted a spell of very light to light rain, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and a dust storm. Strong winds with speeds reaching 50-60 kmph, gusting up to 70 kmph, are expected towards the evening or night.

"The maximum and minimum temperatures over Delhi are likely to be in the range of 40degC to 42degC and 27d...