Delhi's dust storm respite is over: Why a 45°C heatwave is roaring back

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Published 5/23/2026, 7:13:36 AM · Updated 5/23/2026, 8:40:13 AMBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team

Delhi's dust storm respite is over: Why a 45°C heatwave is roaring back

Key points

  • The dramatic dust storm that swept across Delhi-NCR on the morning of May 23 felt like a long-awaited gift.
  • Skies darkened, the wind turned cool, and the mercury dropped from Friday’s 43.3°C peak as a wall of dust rolled over Rafi Marg, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and Ghaziabad.
  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert and gusts touched 60 to 80 kmph.
  • Read Full Story But anyone hoping for a longer break from the summer is in for disappointment.
  • According to the IMD's latest bulletin, the respite will be measured in hours, not days.

Published May 23, 2026.

Quick Summary

The dramatic dust storm that swept across Delhi-NCR on the morning of May 23 felt like a long-awaited gift. Skies darkened, the wind turned cool

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Key Takeaways

  • The dramatic dust storm that swept across Delhi-NCR on the morning of May 23 felt like a long-awaited gift.
  • Skies darkened, the wind turned cool, and the mercury dropped from Friday’s 43.3°C peak as a wall of dust rolled over Rafi Marg, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and Ghaziabad.
  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert and gusts touched 60 to 80 kmph.
  • Read Full Story But anyone hoping for a longer break from the summer is in for disappointment.
  • According to the IMD's latest bulletin, the respite will be measured in hours, not days.

📌 Source: India Today

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