In PICS | Heavy Rain, Thunderstorm Lash Delhi, Uproot Trees

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The shift in weather provided much-needed relief to those who had been subjected to a humid morning and days of blistering heat. The rain was followed by raging clouds and powerful gusts that blew over the city at a pace of 50 kilometres per hour.(Source: Getty Images)

Heavy rains pelted portions of Delhi on Monday, while high winds knocked out electricity in some areas. Rain falls on commuters on the Delhi-Gurugram route at Atul Kataria Chowk.(Source: Getty Images)

The lowest temperature in Delhi was 27.8 degrees Celsius, slightly higher than the season's average, with the meteorological service forecasting gloomy conditions for the city on Monday.(Source: Getty Images)

"Thunderstorm with light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds will also take place at Rohtak, Bhiwani, Charkhi, Dadri, Matanhail, Jhajjar, Farukhnagar, Kosli, Sohana, Rewari, Palwal, Bawal, Nuh, Aurangabad, Hodal (Haryana) Sikandra Rao, Hathras (UP), Bhiwari (Rajasthan)," the weather department said. (Source: PTI)

The weather is likely to delay flight timings. "Raindrops and thunderstorms in Delhi may impact our flight operations. Please keep enough travel time in hand to avoid any hassle. Keep a check on your flight status. For any assistance, DM us on Twitter/Facebook," IndiGo tweeted.(Source: PTI)

On Sunday evening, parts of the national capital saw light rain, with the highest temperature settling at 40.7 degrees Celsius, which is average for this time of year.(Source: PTI)