Parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region receive rain and strong winds, bringing temporary relief from ongoing heatwave conditions, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and local reporting. IMD says thunderstorm activity over northwest India, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, is expected to provide short-term respite. However, the weather office adds that temperatures are likely to rise again from May 23 onwards. In Delhi, strong winds and thunderstorms are reported after several days of very high temperatures. The city is placed under an orange alert for dust storms and thunderstorms, and visibility drops sharply in some locations. Reports cite wind speeds recorded during the storm activity, including up to 81 kmph at Pusa Road, 56 kmph at Palam and 35 kmph at Pragati Maidan. Visibility reductions are also reported, with a drop at Palam airport from about 3,500 metres to around 1,500 metres within an hour. Authorities advise residents to remain cautious amid dust storm and thunderstorm conditions.
Thunderstorms bring brief respite from heat in Delhi and nearby areas
Parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region receive rain and strong winds, bringing temporary relief from ongoing heatwave conditions, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and loc...
- IMD expects temporary relief from heatwave conditions in Delhi and northwest India due to thunderstorm activity.
- Rain, thunderstorms and strong winds affect parts of Delhi and the NCR.
- Delhi is placed under an orange alert for dust storms and thunderstorms.
- Wind speeds during the storm activity reach up to 81 kmph at Pusa Road, with lower speeds at Palam and Pragati Maidan.
- IMD indicates temperatures are likely to rise again from May 23 onwards.
Strong winds, thunderstorms and rain in parts of Delhi brought some respite to its residents after days of searing heat. The city was placed under an orange alert for dust storm and thunderstorm and there was a sharp drop in visibility in a few areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said temporary relief from heatwave conditions is expected over northwest India, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, due to thunderstorm activity over the region, but temperatures are likely to rise again from Sunday onwards. According to the IMD, wind speeds during the dust storm and thunderstorm activity were recorded at up to 81 kmph at Pusa Road, 56 kmph at Palam and 35 kmph at Pragati Maidan. A significant reduction in visibility was also recorded at Palam airport, where visibility dropped from 3,500 metres to 1,500 metres within one hour. The weather office said squally winds were prevailing over Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) and advised residents to remain ..
3 months agoIMD said temporary relief from heatwave conditions is expected over northwest India, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, due to thunderstorm activity over the region, but temperatures are likely to rise again from May 23, onwards
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