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Delhi-NCR received rain, strong winds and hailstorm on Thursday evening, bringing major relief from intense heat. Hail was reported in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and Sahibabad, with dramatic videos going viral online. IMD issued a yellow alert for Delhi

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As forecast by the weather department, Kolkata and much of South Bengal saw heavy rain on Wednesday evening. What lies ahead for Thursday? Take a look at our photo gallery for complete weather details.

Delhi’s weather on April 30, 2026, brings relief from the recent heatwave as rain and gusty winds cool temperatures to around 38°C, with rising humidity and chances of more showers in the coming days.

The weather department has some great news for Bengaluru residents who are tired of the scorching summer heat. A yellow alert is on for the next four days, with rain expected not just in Bengaluru but across 26 districts in the state.

The weather office has predicted a Kalbaishakhi storm right on the day of the second phase of elections. They've issued an orange alert for eight districts in South Bengal, including Kolkata, warning of gusty winds at 50-60 km/h and thunderstorms. 

A 36-year-old businessman, Manish Singh, was beaten to death by a mob in Varanasi after his car accidentally hit a woman in Ghamhapur village. He had stopped to help her, but angry locals allegedly dragged him out and attacked him with sticks, bricks

Just a few hours to go for the second and final phase of the state assembly polls. But the sky has been looking gloomy all of Tuesday. Looks like hailstorms, Kalbaisakhi, and gusty winds are on the cards. 

Anant Ambani has offered to bring 80 wild hippos from Colombia to Vantara, Gujarat, after Colombia approved plans for lethal removal. The hippos are descendants of animals once owned by drug lord Pablo Escobar. Vantara has submitted proposal.

Cloud kitchen owner said Delhi Police told him his Vasant Kunj outlet could not operate after 10 pm because thefts had been reported in the area. He claimed officers said the business could continue only if private security guards were hired.