New Delhi: A dramatic shift in weather brought strong winds, a dust storm, and heavy rainfall to Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Friday, leading to a significant drop in temperatures and widespread disruptions in daily life.
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Flight Disruptions: Flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport were severely affected. According to data from FlightRadar, arrivals were delayed by an average of 46 minutes, while departures saw average delays of 54 minutes.
Airlines, including Air India, issued advisories asking passengers to check the latest flight status before leaving for the airport. “Some of our flights to and from Delhi are being delayed or diverted, which is likely to impact our overall flight schedule. We are doing our best to minimize disruptions,” the airline said on X. -
Waterlogging Across Delhi-NCR: Several parts of Delhi and Gurugram reported waterlogging. Visuals emerged from Dwarka, Khanpur, South Extension Ring Road, Minto Road, Lajpat Nagar and Moti Bagh, showing submerged streets and slowed traffic.
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Wind Damage: Gusty winds led to uprooted trees and broken branches in multiple locations. While no major injuries were reported, authorities are assessing property damage. Residents have been advised to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
- According to reports, four people were killed and one injured after a tree fell on a tubewell room built on the farm in Kharkhari Canal village in Dwarka, due to strong winds this morning. The deceased are identified as 26-year-old Jyoti and her three children. Her husband, Ajay, has sustained minor injuries: Delhi Police
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Temperature Drop and Forecast: The temperature in Delhi dropped to 19.8 degrees Celsius, bringing much-needed relief from the heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for the city through Saturday, predicting more heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of 70-80 kmph.
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Wider Weather Impact: The IMD also forecast moderate rain across parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh. Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 38.1°C on Wednesday, slightly below the seasonal average, with the cloudy skies paving the way for Thursday’s storm.
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Relief from May Heat: While most parts of India are expected to experience above-normal temperatures this May, the IMD said North India could see rainfall over 109% of the long-period average. Frequent thunderstorms may help prevent temperatures from reaching last year’s extreme levels.
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