Heavy rain, hailstorm brings in winter chill, IMD issues alert in several cities

Light rains along with cool breeze and thunderstorm in several parts of national capital likely to bring much-needed respite to Delhiites from the air quality index (AQI) plunging to severe level owing to a layer of cloud and pollutants.
The shrine of Kedarnath is covered in a thick layer of snow as Uttarakhand and nearby areas are witnessing active blizzards and continuous snowfall.
The revered shrine is located in Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini river at about 22 kilometers (14 mi) uphill trek from Gaurikund.