Multiple reports say a dust storm and sudden strong winds hit parts of Delhi on Monday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for thunderstorms and rainfall. NDTV and Mint report strong winds across the city, with NDTV citing winds of about 60–70 kmph and gusts reaching around 80 kmph, while Mint links the red alert to dust-storm conditions. The Hindu and Times of India report higher wind speeds, with gusts reaching up to 92 kmph at Delhi’s Safdarjung weather station, and Times of India noting warnings for winds up to around 90 kmph. All sources indicate the weather shift includes thunderstorms, lightning and rain in several areas. Times of India also attributes the change to a western disturbance affecting the Himalayan region. The Hindu adds that at Safdarjung the minimum temperature recorded was 28.2°C, slightly above normal. Together, the outlets describe a rapid change in weather, with the IMD’s red alert tied to expected thunderstorms, rainfall, and gusty winds through the affected period.
IMD issues red alert as dust storm brings thunderstorm winds up to 92 kmph to Delhi
Multiple reports say a dust storm and sudden strong winds hit parts of Delhi on Monday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for thunderstorms and rainfall. NDTV an...
- IMD issues a red alert in Delhi for thunderstorms and rainfall due to dust storm conditions.
- Delhi experiences dust storm and strong surface winds, with gusts reported up to about 90–92 kmph.
- Thunderstorms and lightning are expected/reported alongside rainfall in parts of the city.
- Wind speeds and gusts vary by location, with reports citing ranges around 60–70 kmph and higher gusts.
- The shift is linked in one report to a western disturbance affecting the Himalayan region.
According to the IMD, Safdarjung, Delhi's primary weather station recorded a minimum temperature of 28.2°C that was 0.7°C above normal
2 months agoLight to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds of 60-70 kmph, gusting up to 80 kmph, is expected in several parts of the city.
2 months agoDelhi experienced a sudden weather shift on Monday afternoon with a dust storm and strong winds, prompting the IMD to issue a red alert for thunderstorms and rainfall. The capital saw wind speeds of up to 92 kmph, with further rainfall and gusty winds expected. This change is attributed to a western disturbance affecting the Himalayan region.
2 months agoThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a red alert for thunderstorms and rain in Delhi after the weather took an unexpected turn, with a dust storm accompanied by strong winds sweeping across parts of the city.
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