India, June 12 -- Thunderstorm activity is expected to intensify across Delhi-NCR from Friday as a weather system strengthens, increasing the likelihood of rain, lightning and strong winds across the region.

The prevailing conditions are also expected to bring relief from the heat, with temperatures likely to dip over the next few days under the influence of cloud cover and rainfall.

Thunderstorms accompanied by rain and gusty winds swept across parts of the national capital on Thursday night, providing respite from the sweltering heat and humidity that had prevailed through the day.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Palam and Pusa recorded wind speeds of 63 kmph and 48 kmph, respectively. Gurugram, Jafarpur, Pusa...