Wednesday night brought a sudden shift in weather conditions across Delhi-NCR and northern Indian states. The fierce rain and storms have impacted everyday life, causing power outages and disrupting traffic in several areas. In Safdarjung, Delhi, winds reached speeds of 79 KM per hour. Ghaziabad experienced a spell of rain following strong winds, along with reports of hailstorms in several areas like Baghpat.
Additionally, eastern Delhi neighborhoods like Yamuna Vihar, Bhajanpura, and Gokalpuri faced intense dust storms, dramatically reducing visibility. In Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad, strong winds led to trees falling and additional traffic and power disruptions.
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The storm led to a noticeable drop in temperature, with the mercury falling from 37 degrees Celsius to 23 degrees Celsius. According to the meteorological department, this significant cooling effect is due to the prevailing stormy conditions.
Amidst the chaos, watch a video of a board falling due to the storm...
Delhi Airport Advisory During Fierce Storms and Rain
Following the severe weather, Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI Airport) issued an advisory for potential disruptions. They advised travelers to check flight statuses via phone, SMS, or the airline's website and recommended early arrivals at the airport and contingency travel plans if possible.
Impact on Delhi Metro Services
The sudden hooded conditions disrupted Delhi Metro (DMRC) services. Overhead Electric Lines (OHE) were damaged, potentially due to external objects on the tracks, affecting services on some routes, including near Shahid Nagar, Jahangirpuri, and Nizamuddin stations.
DMRC is managing these incidents with teams on-site to clear tracks and restore OHE lines, urging passengers to check updates through official social media channels and plan alternate routes.
More storm videos and weather updates available.
Weather Alerts for Delhi-NCR and Western UP
The meteorological department alerts possible dust storms, rain, and hail in Delhi-NCR, Haryana, and western Uttar Pradesh within the next two hours with wind speeds between 50 to 90 KM/h.
Potential storm risk areas include: Palwal, Aurangabad, Hodal in Haryana, along with Jattari, Khair, Aligarh, Nandgaon in UP.
Foreseen heavy rains and storms may affect other regions such as NCR (Ballabhgarh), Amroha, Rampur, and more, with winds ranging from 40 to 70 KM/h.
The unprecedented shift in weather also hit Uttarakhand, with heavy rain across multiple districts following warnings from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). This led to rising water levels in rivers and streams, particularly affecting regions like Yamunotri and Barkot in Uttarkashi and Bironkhal in the Pauri district, hindering local travel.
