Delhi-NCR sees sudden weather shift with dust storms, thunder and rain after days of heat | India News
NEW DELHI: After several days of temperatures soaring above 40°C, Delhi-NCR witnessed a sudden change in weather on Wednesday evening.A severe hailstorm with intense rainfall struck Delhi-NCR causing an abrupt weather transformation following a hot and humid day. Strong gusts and dust affected various areas of the capital, leading to poor visibility.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported gusty winds over various parts of Delhi between 7:45 PM and 8:30 PM on May 21, 2025.
Strong winds and lightning were reported across various parts of the city, including the Indira Gandhi International Airport.According to the weather department, wind speeds of 60-70 kmph were reported across Delhi and nearby areas. In Palam, winds reached 20 knots (about 35 kmph), with gusts up to 40 knots (around 72 kmph), reported news agency PTI.IMD reported that a cyclonic circulation over Haryana and adjacent areas, within an east-west trough stretching from Punjab to Bangladesh in lower tropospheric levels, is affecting the weather patterns.The system is receiving moisture from both the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal.This weather change occurred after Delhi experienced intense heat earlier in the day, with the heat index – or the “feels like” temperature – reaching 50.2 degrees Celsius, due to combined high humidity and strong sunshine.The IMD reported that Wednesday’s maximum temperature reached 40.7 degrees Celsius, exceeding normal by 0.5 degrees, whilst humidity fluctuated between 64 and 34 per cent.
