Delhi to see more duststorms, rain: IMD
Dust Storm Turns Delhi Skies Brown Live Events Heavy Rain Follows, Bringing Relief From Heat More Than 400 Flights Delayed What's next for Delhi after
Dust Storm Turns Delhi Skies Brown Live Events Heavy Rain Follows, Bringing Relief From Heat More Than 400 Flights Delayed What's next for Delhi after dust storms? Safety Advisory for Residents as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Addas a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Delhi and the Capital Region (NCR) witnessed one of the most dramatic weather events of the season on Tuesday evening as a powerful dust storm, accompanied by wind speeds touching 120 kmph, swept across the capital before giving way to intense overnight rainfall. The severe weather disrupted normal life, delayed hundreds of flights and prompted the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red and orange alerts across several parts of the city.The IMD has forecast a partly cloudy sky on Wednesday with the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places.The weather changed rapidly on Tuesday evening when strong dusty winds engulfed Delhi-NCR, reducing visibility and turning the sky a murky brown.
According to IMD observations, Palam recorded wind speeds of up to 120 kmph, matching levels rarely seen in the city in recent decades. Several other weather stations across Delhi also reported strong gusts ranging between 50 kmph and 80 kmph.Meteorologists said the storm was triggered by intense atmospheric instability following days of scorching heat and humidity across the region.After the dust storm, heavy rain lashed several parts of Delhi and neighbouring regions like Noida, Gurgaon, and Ghaziabad late into the night. The showers brought much-needed relief from the oppressive summer heat that had gripped the capital over the past week.Residents reported strong winds, thunder, lightning and sudden downpours across multiple localities. While temperatures dropped significantly, the weather also caused traffic disruptions and waterlogging in some low-lying areas.The severe weather had a major impact on aviation operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Flight schedules were thrown off balance as strong winds, poor visibility and heavy rain affected aircraft movement.Reports indicated that more than 400 flights experienced delays, while some services were diverted due to adverse weather conditions. Airlines advised passengers to check flight status before heading to the airport.The IMD has warned that Delhi's weather will remain unsettled for the next few days, with thunderstorms, lightning and light rain likely before conditions improve over the weekend.Maximum temperature: 44°CMinimum temperature: 30°CForecast: Partly cloudy skyPossibility of thunderstorms and lightningNo weather warning issuedMaximum temperature: 42°CMinimum temperature: 30°CForecast: Thunderstorm with rainEvening and night may see:Very light to light rainfallLightning activityGusty winds of 40-50 kmphIMD warning: Weather activity expectedMaximum temperature: 35°CMinimum temperature: 25°CForecast: Thunderstorm with
rainAfternoon and evening may witness:Very light to light rainfallThunderstorms and lightningGusty winds of 40-50 kmphSignificant drop in temperature expectedMaximum temperature: 36°CMinimum temperature: 25°CForecast: Partly cloudy skyChance of thunder and lightningNo warning issuedMaximum temperature: 38°CMinimum temperature: 26°CForecast: Partly cloudy skyWeather likely to remain stableNo warning issuedMaximum temperature: 38°CMinimum temperature: 26°CForecast: Partly cloudy skyDry conditions likely to continueNo warning issuedKey TakeawayThe IMD has urged people to:Avoid sheltering under trees during thunderstorms.Stay indoors when strong winds and lightning occur.Secure loose outdoor objects that could become airborne.Check flight and travel updates before leaving home.Follow official weather alerts and advisories.With the monsoon season approaching and atmospheric conditions remaining unstable, meteorologists expect more episodes of thunderstorms and rain across Delhi-NCR in the coming days.
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