NEW DELHI: Delhi-NCR witnessed a sudden climate shift on Thursday afternoon, with a hailstorm and rain bringing much-needed reduction from heatwave situations.Darkish clouds enveloped giant elements of the area as rain and storm exercise started round 3.30pm.The change comes whilst town remained below a “yellow alert” for heatwave situations.Whereas April did see heatwave spells, common temperatures had been decrease in comparison with the identical interval final 12 months.A number of elements of the area witnessed intense rain spell accompanied by hail. The showers helped carry down floor warmth, whereas a noticeable drop in temperature made the air cooler.The affect of the change was seen throughout varied NCR cities, the place residents stepped out of their houses to benefit from the nice climate and funky breeze.Meteorological officers stated intermittent rain and overcast situations originally and finish of the month helped stop a sharper rise in common temperaturesIMD’s information reveals that town recorded 4 wet days between April 1 and eight this 12 months when the utmost temperature largely stayed beneath regular. Although it began rising from April 9, the mercury crossed the 40-degree mark on April 16 for the primary time this 12 months.