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Delhi-NCR Weather: The Delhi-NCR region, including Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram, witnessed heavy rainfall accompanied by a dust storm on Tuesday morning, causing waterlogging and major traffic snarls at multiple locations. The rain, which began around 10:30 am and continued until approximately 6:00 pm, turned roads into virtual ponds and led to widespread congestion.

However, amid the chaos, residents found relief from the relentless heat and humidity. The sudden downpour brought a significant drop in temperature, making the weather cool and pleasant. Winds blew at speeds of 40–50 km/h, and the skies turned pitch dark during the day, allowing people to enjoy a monsoon-like experience even though the season had officially ended.

While the showers eased the heat, waterlogging remained a challenge across several parts of Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram.

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According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi-NCR is likely to receive rainfall on October 1 and 2. The week is expected to remain cloudy, providing further relief from high temperatures. Overcast conditions will persist through October 3, 4, and 5, while October 6 could see another spell of heavy rain as dark clouds gather again.

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Why Sudden Rain in Delhi-NCR?

Meteorologists say that the sudden rainfall to the formation of two separate low-pressure systems over the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea. These systems are likely to cause heavy rainfall and strong winds in several states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat.

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Additionally, the southwest monsoon withdrawal has temporarily paused. The current withdrawal line runs through Veraval, Bharuch, Jhansi, Ujjain, and Shahjahanpur.