Delhi's sudden downpour brings relief: Netizens rejoice as scorching heatwave subsides

After days of sweltering heat, Delhi finally received a refreshing reprieve in the form of unexpected showers. The sudden change in weather left netizens amazed, with many expressing both confusion and delight. 

#WATCH | Delhi witnesses sudden weather change with light drizzle.

(Visuals from Ashoka Road) pic.twitter.com/L5sc4ERBoV

— ANI (@ANI) May 29, 2024

The weather has flipped sides within hours.
From 53° C to rain within two hours!

Totally political. #LokSabhaElections2024 in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/0tq88cGMiB

— Pankaj Pachauri (@PankajPachauri) May 29, 2024

One user exclaimed, "Indradev has finally blessed us!." The Air Quality Index of the city also gradually improved after receiving showers. 

Rain! इंद्र देवता ने हम पर कृपा की l वायु देवता प्रसन्न हो गए! #AQI indoors just looking like a wow! ⭐✨#delhirain #DelhiAirPollution #CleanAir #BreatheFreely
🌧 ☀️ pic.twitter.com/Y4wp4Gwszv

— nirupama kotru🍁🌈🇮🇳 (@nirupamakotru) November 10, 2023

🚨 Its raining in Delhi NCR 🌧️

चलिए... आखिरकार इंद्रदेव कुछ तो मेहरबान हुए। #DelhiRains #Noida #Rain pic.twitter.com/GHQhCS0e2l

— Avinash K. Jha (@iavinashkjha) May 29, 2024

Another user simply stated, "Finally, it's raining!" and shared glimpses of the welcome change.

Finally it's raining 🌧 🙌 #delhiweather #delhirain #cloud #heatwave @Cloudmetweather pic.twitter.com/K7gRVzvRD2

— Sumit Singh Rawat (@SumitFotography) May 29, 2024

A creative user even drew a parallel between the unusual weather and the coexistence of sunshine and rain.

सूर्य भगवान भी निकले हुएँ हैं और मेघ भी बरस रहे 😎😎😎#DelhiRain#Rain pic.twitter.com/uuUHWGBaLj

— Vivek Gupta (@30guptavivek) May 29, 2024

Zid to dekho inki 😥#heatwave #DelhiWeather #Delhirain pic.twitter.com/Qmi3g6OXk4

— Sakshi Mittal (Modi ka Parivar) (@Sakshim16) May 29, 2024

Another user exclaimed, "Never have I ever appreciated Delhi rains this much."

never have I ever appreciated Delhi rains this much 😭🧿

— Ishika Joshi (@ishikaajoshii) May 29, 2024

The sudden downpour brought a collective sigh of relief and made netizens enjoy few moment break from exasperating heatwaves and continuosly tormenting extreme weather conditions. 

Severe heatwave conditions prevailed in the capital

Resulting from soaring water demands amidst prevailing heatwave condition, the Delhi government has earlier directed the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to impose a fine of Rs 2,000 for water wastage. It has also said it to deploy 200 teams across the city starting from May 30 to identify and penalise anyone found guilty of wasting water, especially using pipes for car washing, overflowing water tanks and use of domestic water for commercial use and commercial purposes.