Thunderstorm, rains bring relief to scorched northwest India

North-western parts of the country on Monday enjoyed some respite from the scorching heatwave as the region received heavy rainfall under the influence of the season’s first moderate intensity thunderstorm.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), no part of the country, except West Rajasthan, is likely to witness a heatwave condition during the next five days.
An extra-tropical weather system approaching from north Pakistan led to formation of rain-bearing clouds that broug