Delhi-NCR hit by dust storm with winds up to 128 kmph

A powerful dust storm with rain and thunderstorms swept Delhi-NCR on Tuesday evening, with Pusa recording 128 kmph winds.

Delhi-NCR saw a dust storm, heavy rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday evening. Pusa logged a peak wind speed of 128 kmph while Palam recorded 120 kmph, matching its 2001 record. The India Meteorological Department said the event eased the heat but caused disruption in several areas. Safdarjung saw winds of 64 kmph. Experts attributed it to a cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan combined with moisture from the Arabian Sea. Stronger pre-monsoon rain is expected from June 11.

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Rain and thunderstorms bring relief to Delhi-NCR amid heatwave, showing commuters in cooling zones.
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Rain brings major temperature drop to Delhi-NCR amid heatwave

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Thunderstorms and rain on Thursday evening caused temperatures in Delhi-NCR to fall sharply by up to 15 degrees Celsius in some areas. Cooling zones set up by the Delhi government continue to offer relief to commuters and residents. The India Meteorological Department forecasts continued thunderstorm activity through May 31.

Delhi-NCR experienced a sudden weather shift with strong winds and dust storms prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue an orange alert.

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