India, May 1 -- Parts of Delhi-NCR were hit by a thunderstorm on Thursday, with gusty winds, rain and even hail recorded in pockets, providing relief from scorching heat as the maximum temperature fell by at least 10 degrees Celsius. Though temperatures are likely to rise from Friday, more rain is in store for the city, with a fresh western disturbance expected to influence northwest India from May 2, likely bringing light rainfall and gusty winds in Delhi from May 3-5.

The storm led to a sudden drop in temperatures across the region post 3 pm. At Safdarjung, the city's base station, the mercury fell from 40degC to 30degC. Other stations recorded similar sharp declines, with Lodhi Road, Pragati Maidan and Ayanagar logging drops of 11degC...