Rains and thunderstorm lashed several parts of Delhi and National Capital Region on Friday with the weather bureau predicting more showers over the next two hours after overnight downpours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had said moderate rains are expected on Friday, along with hailstorm or squall with winds gusting up to 40-50 kilometres per hour. The mercury in the national capital dropped slightly on Thursday due to overcast skies and light rains in parts of the city.