The India Meteorological Department forecasts continued showers across southern states while Delhi-NCR prepares for cool, dry mornings.
Thunderstorms and gusty winds hit Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram, dropping temperatures and easing pollution levels across the capital region.
Early showers bring minimum temperatures down to 18.7°C while air quality improves to satisfactory levels across the capital.
The weather office has warned of wind gusts reaching 60 kmph in southern and coastal regions, while Maharashtra faces brief heatwave conditions.
The India Meteorological Department has warned of intense rainfall throughout Friday, following a period of unusually high temperatures.