{"id":11740,"date":"2026-04-29T03:26:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T03:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/2026\/04\/29\/delhi-weather-delhi-ncr-rain-alert-on-april-29-thunderstorms-showers-bring-much-needed-relief-from-heatwaves-what-travellers-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T03:26:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T03:26:07","slug":"delhi-weather-delhi-ncr-rain-alert-on-april-29-thunderstorms-showers-bring-much-needed-relief-from-heatwaves-what-travellers-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=11740","title":{"rendered":"Delhi Weather: Delhi-NCR rain alert on April 29: Thunderstorms, showers bring much-needed relief from heatwaves; what travellers need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-130594032,imgsize-87484,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/delhi-ncr-rain-alert-on-april-29.jpg\" alt=\"Delhi-NCR rain alert on April 29: Thunderstorms, showers bring much-needed relief from heatwaves; what travellers need to know\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Delhi-NCR residents woke up to a cold, breezy and rain-filled morning on April 29, 2026. This is an unusual but welcome shift in weather from sweltering heat to pleasant weather. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds swept through the region, offering a dramatic break from days of extreme heat.<!-- --> The sudden downpour cooled temperatures and marked the arrival of pre-monsoon. <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/india-meteorological-department\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">India Meteorological Department<\/a> (IMD) had issued a &#8216;yellow&#8217; alert for Wednesday for gusty winds and thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Relief from hot days<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/>Delhi had been under a severe heatwave condition before April 29. There have been days when temperatures crossed 42\u00b0C in many parts of NCR. India Meteorological Department (IMD) had already issued alerts predicting a shift in weather which came true in the early morning as rain and thunderstorms hit the city. <!-- -->The rainfall, accompanied by strong winds, quickly brought temperatures down by several degrees, offering the much-needed relief.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">What It means for travellers<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/>Rain has brought comfort from heat but also unpredictability for travellers. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>For those flying in or out of Delhi, this sudden weather shift can lead to flight delays, cancellations or temporary disruptions. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/>Road travel within Delhi-NCR may also be affected due to waterlogging and traffic jams.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/>Public transport users, particularly those relying on metro connectivity or app-based cabs, may experience longer travel times because of rain. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"26\"\/>Be ready to face traffic congestion.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"28\"\/>For tourists, it is the perfect time to explore and capture famous attractions like India Gate, Humayu\u2019s Tomb and Qutub Minar. As Delhi looks cleaner, greener and more beautiful after showers. Air quality also gets better after the rain. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"32\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Travel Advisory<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"34\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"36\"\/>Weather experts advise travellers to remain flexible with their plans over the next few days. The IMD has indicated that such pre-monsoon activity may continue.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"38\"\/>Check real-time weather <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"40\"\/>Allow extra time for airport transfers <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"42\"\/>Carrying essentials like umbrellas, rain gear, and waterproof bags<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"44\"\/>The sudden shift in weather is connected to a cyclonic circulation which is affecting northwest Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. This system is gradually moving towards north and northeast India. Mahesh Palawat of Skymet Weather said that the system is expected to reach Delhi and remain active until April 30.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"46\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/travel\/news\/delhi-ncr-rain-alert-on-april-29-thunderstorms-showers-bring-much-needed-relief-from-heatwaves-what-travellers-need-to-know\/articleshow\/130594027.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delhi-NCR residents woke up to a cold, breezy and rain-filled morning on April 29, 2026. This is an unusual but welcome shift in weather from sweltering heat to pleasant weather. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds swept through the region, offering a dramatic break from days of extreme heat. 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