Heavy rain in Delhi-NCR, traffic jam at many places

New Delhi, May 30 (PTI) Heavy rains lashed parts of Delhi on Monday with strong winds causing power outages at several places in the city.

The change in weather brought much-needed respite to the residents who suffered under a sultry morning, and days of scorching heat.

The rain was accompanied by roaring clouds and pleasant winds that swept the city at a speed of 50 km/hr.

Many trees were uprooted and fell on the road causing traffic jams in many places.

Delhi had recorded a minimum temperature of 27.8 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average, with the weather department predicting overcast conditions for the city on Monday.

The relative humidity at 8.30 am was 63 percent. The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 41 degrees Celsius.  Parts of the national capital received light rain on Sunday evening with the maximum temperature settling at 40.7 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the season.