Heavy rain, strong winds lash Delhi-NCR; Metro services affected, flights delayed (Ld)
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Heavy rain, hail, and powerful winds battered several parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday evening, providing much-needed relief from the scorching summer heat but also causing widespread disruption across the region. The sudden harsh change in weather led to disruption in the operation of Metro trains, delay of flights besides uprooting of trees and banners, and traffic snarls.