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Delhi Experiences Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms

Dark clouds covered Delhi on Thursday, bringing steady rain and occasional thunderstorms.

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Key Points

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Rain fell across most parts of Delhi on Thursday.

Wind gusts reached up to fifty kilometres per hour.

Thunder and lightning were reported during the showers.

Additional rain is forecast for around midnight.

Waterlogging caused traffic congestion in several neighborhoods.

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The India Meteorological Department issued a warning for moderate to strong showers, lightning and winds up to fifty kilometres per hour.

Water accumulated on streets in areas such as Mandi House and Geeta Colony, leading to traffic delays.

Meteorologists expect another spell of rain to begin around midnight and continue into Friday morning.

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10 words

gloomy

dark and sad looking

overcast

sky covered with clouds, no sunshine

thunderstorms

storms with loud thunder and bright lightning

gusty

wind that blows suddenly and strongly

visibility

how far you can see clearly

waterlogging

water covering the ground, often on streets

congestion

slow movement of traffic

western disturbance

weather pattern from the west that brings clouds and rain

cyclonic circulations

spinning air patterns that can cause strong winds

post-monsoon

period after the main rainy season

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