Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced dramatic weather on Friday morning as a sudden dust storm, accompanied by gusty winds and heavy rain, swept through the region. The intense downpour and thunderstorms disrupted daily life, causing traffic jams, waterlogging in several locations, and delays in flight operations.
Many residents took to social media to share visuals of the storm, posting videos that showed flooded roads, uprooted trees, and vehicles struggling to navigate through waterlogged streets.
Flight services at Delhi airport faced major disruptions as several flights were delayed or diverted due to reduced visibility and unstable weather. Airlines released travel advisories, urging passengers to verify their flight status before arriving at the airport. At the same time, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Delhi and nearby regions, forecasting continued rainfall and thunderstorms for the next three days.
IMD Forecast for Upcoming Days
According to the IMD forecast for May 2nd, the sky is expected to be mainly clear in the morning, becoming partly cloudy by afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms, lightning, and dust storms with winds ranging between 30 to 40 kmph—gusting up to 50 kmph—are likely during the second half of the day. Temperatures are expected to range between 36 to 38°C during the day and 26 to 28°C at night, with a slight deviation from the seasonal norm. Winds will predominantly blow from the southeast during the morning hours, gradually shifting and changing in speed through the day.
Looking ahead to May 3rd, the weather is expected to remain partly cloudy with strong surface winds continuing to sweep across the region. The IMD has also warned of hailstorms and possible property damage, urging people to stay indoors, close windows and doors, and avoid unnecessary travel. In case of further deterioration in weather, residents are advised to be ready to shift to safer locations if necessary.
The IMD has advised residents to stay updated with official weather bulletins, avoid unnecessary travel, secure loose objects outdoors, and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety during this spell of adverse weather conditions.
