India, June 11 -- Residents of Delhi woke up to a pleasant Thursday as a shift in conditions provided much-needed relief from the scorching heat that has been sweeping the region.

The national capital is expected to witness partly cloudy sky today, according to the India Meteorological Department, which will become generally cloudy towards the afternoon. The weather department also issued an orange alert for the city.

A spell of light rain accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning, with strong surface wind speed reaching up to 50-70 kmph is also likely in the afternoon in the state, IMD said.

Another spell of rain, coupled with lightning, thunderstorms and dust storms is expected towards evening and night, the met department said.

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