Delhi Sighs With Relief as First Rain Hits; Twitter Reacts

Residents of Delhi and Noida were greeted by much needed rain on Tuesday, 11 June. After a spell of blisteringly hot days, rain was eagerly awaited. A dust storm was also observed in some parts of the NCR region. Even though they were light showers, they were enough to make Delhiites sigh with relief.

Netizens took to social media to share their happiness and of course, express amusement at Delhi’s moody weather.

Much awaited relief from scorching heat in Delhi. Temperature goes down and the kites fly high. #Duststorm #Relief #Drizzle #Rains pic.twitter.com/iOxZ9FVMTH

— Zafar Abbas (@zafarabbaszaidi) June 11, 2019

Good morning ... rain drops spotted in Delhi
😍 pic.twitter.com/yaJ03ysU41

— shilpi tewari (@shilpitewari) June 11, 2019

And rain in Delhi 🌧 pic.twitter.com/ISuCDThltv

— Gargi Rawat (@GargiRawat) June 11, 2019

Mild #Duststorm accompanied with #Rain is on over parts of #Delhi. We expect drop in temperatures leading to much needed relief from #Heatwave. #Delhirains @SkymetWeather pic.twitter.com/cINzrExxba

— Mahesh Palawat (@Mpalawat) June 11, 2019

‘Kejriwal May Take Credit’

A short burst of rain in Delhi. I half expect Kejriwal to claim that he made it happen. The man is quick to claim anything decent that happens to Delhi

— Yogi (@yogye) June 11, 2019

‘Rain Gods Have Answered Prayers’

Looks like rain gods have answered my prayers. It’s finally raining in Delhi. #delhirains

— Mon Miglani (@MonicaMiglani) June 11, 2019

Delhi weather has officially lost its shit.

From highest recorded temperature yesterday to crazy rains today.

— meghnad (@Memeghnad) June 11, 2019

Rain in Delhi started!😅😂

— Mr. X (@frnd899) June 11, 2019