On Tuesday evening, a hailstorm, accompanied by heavy rainfall, blanketed parts of Delhi, providing much-needed relief from the ongoing heatwave. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for several districts, including New Delhi, Central Delhi, and West Delhi, warning of moderate thunderstorms, gusty winds, and the possibility of hail. The hailstorm was particularly notable in the suburb of Dwarka, where residents shared photos and videos online. The IMD forecasted a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and indicated that below-normal temperatures would persist due to the rain across northern India. Earlier that day, Delhi's air quality index (AQI) improved to 69, signaling better air quality. This weather pattern follows a similar occurrence on Monday night, where temperatures dipped significantly, with Safdarjung recording a minimum of 18.8 degrees Celsius, which is 5.9 degrees below normal. The ongoing weather conditions are expected to continue for the next one to two days.