India, June 12 -- Phones buzzed multiple times across Delhi and adjoining areas, from Thursday evening till the early hours of Friday, with emergency alert warnings of a severe thunderstorm, along with lightning, heavy rainfall and strong winds in several parts of the national capital region.

Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds lashed parts of Delhi on Thursday night and continued into the early hours, offering little relief from the intense heat and humidity experienced during the day.

As alerts from the government's cell broadcast emergency warning system appeared on mobile phones, many people shared their reactions on social media, raising concerns about the loud notification sounds. The warning is part of the Centre's efforts aimed ...