New Delhi, March 31 -- Heavy rains, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, battered Delhi and its surrounding areas on Tuesday, March 31, throwing normal lives out of gear. Earlier in the day, an orange alert was issued by the weather department, expecting lightning and thunderstorms across many parts of the city.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted gusty winds to reach speeds of 40-50 kmph, with occasional gusts up to 60 kmph.

An orange alert indicates that residents should be prepared for potentially disruptive weather conditions. Hailstorms may also occur in isolated areas of the NCR region.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the predominant surface wind is expected to be from the southwest,...