Light rain fell in Delhi and its surrounding areas, providing much-needed reprieve amid a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures reaching 52.3 degrees Celsius. Residents of Delhi expressed relief and astonishment on social media as showers fell just hours after the city reached the highest temperature in India's history.
People shared photos and videos of the overcast skies and rain on social media, causing a buzz of comments. Many people expressed their delight and confusion over the unexpected shift in weather, with posts depicting the joy of enjoying chilly drizzle following extreme heat.
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The combination of record-breaking heat and subsequent rain showers has highlighted Delhi's present weather patterns, which are harsh and unpredictable.
While the gentle drizzle provided brief relief, people are hoping for more frequent and refreshing rains to counteract the oppressive heat.During the heatwave, Delhi's peak power consumption reached an all-time high of 8,302 MW on Wednesday, according to power distribution officials.
This is the first time in the history of the national capital that power demand has exceeded 8,300 MW.
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Many people shared the videos and images of the rain on social media, some started a memefest. Have a look at some of the posts here.
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