India, March 15 -- Breaking the ongoing spell of heat, parts of Haryana and the Delhi-NCR region are likely to receive moderate rainfall and thunderstorms on Sunday, accompanied by gusty winds of 30-40 kmph, officials from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

IMD officials said thunderstorms with gusty winds are expected in Gurugram, Faridabad, Rohtak, Sonipat, Chandigarh and Panchkula, where wind speeds may reach 30-40 kmph. In Kurukshetra, Ambala and Karnal, wind speeds may be slightly stronger at 40-50 kmph, according to the weather department.

Officials added that parts of Haryana are also likely to witness another episode of rainfall on March 18 and March 20.

The weather activity is being driven by a series of approachi...