The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an urgent 'Extremely Severe Alert' for residents across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) due to intense thunderstorms expected to bring winds exceeding 80 Kmph and heavy rainfall. The alert was disseminated via mobile notifications at 17:18 hrs, warning of potential lightning, strong winds of 60-80 Kmph, and even gusts up to 90 Kmph over the next few hours. This weather event is attributed to an active western disturbance impacting Northwest India. Rainfall has already been reported in areas including Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad, providing a much-needed respite from recent heatwaves that saw temperatures soar to 45.1 degrees Celsius. Authorities have advised citizens to remain indoors and take necessary precautions due to the risks posed by lightning and hail, which could damage crops and vehicles. The stormy conditions are expected to persist until May 31, with the IMD also forecasting that the southwest monsoon will bring near-normal rainfall across the country this season.