New Delhi, May 28 -- Good news for Delhiites! The national capital is likely to get relief from the severe heatwave today, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted moderate to severe thunderstorms in the evening hours, accompanied by lightning and isolated hailstorms, on Thursday.

According to IMD officials, light to moderate rainfall is expected across several parts of the city, while strong winds may blow at 50-60 kmph, gusting up to 70 kmph.

The weather agency also noted that intense thunderstorm activity over several parts of South Haryana, adjoining Delhi, and the entire National Capital Region (NCR) is likely to be affected due to strong winds reaching up to 80 kmph, accompanied by hail and dust storms.

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