India, May 29 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said India is likely to receive 90 per cent of the long period average rainfall during the southwest monsoon season this year. While Northeast India is expected to witness normal rainfall, most other parts of the country may receive below-normal rainfall.

Delhi and parts of the NCR received relief from the intense heatwave after overnight rain and strong winds swept across the city. Thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds brought temperatures down by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius across major weather stations in the national capital.

The IMD issued an orange alert for Delhi, forecasting more thunderstorms, rain, lightning and gusty winds with speeds of up to 50 kmph over the...