Delhi, Ghaziabad on IMD red alert for severe thunder, dust storm; rain brings relief
Delhi and Ghaziabad are under a red alert for severe thunderstorms and dust storms, as issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The region has experienced some relief from the heat due to rain, but strong winds and hail are expected. The IMD forecasts a rise in temperatures again by June 1, potentially reaching up to 42°C by June 4.
- ▪The IMD issued a red alert for severe thunderstorms with winds up to 100 km/h in Delhi and Ghaziabad.
- ▪Noida is also under a red alert, while Gurugram has a yellow warning in effect.
- ▪Rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue over the weekend, providing temporary relief from the heat.
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Delhi, Ghaziabad on IMD red alert for severe thunder, dust storm; rain brings reliefThe red warning in Delhi was for “severe thunderstorm" with maximum surface winds of 62-87 kms/hr and hail, along with dust storm as well as rain.Updated on: May 30, 2026 4:57 PM ISTEdited by Stuti GuptaShare viaCopy link Delhi-NCR residents on Saturday received some relief from the scorching heat in the form of rain, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placed parts of the city and its adjoining areas under a red alert over “severe” thunderstorm as well as dust storm.Commuters navigate through rain at Rajiv Chowk near Mini Secretariat, Delhi, on Thursday (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)According to the IMD nowcast seen at around 4:30 pm on Saturday, north, northwest, west and southwest Delhi…
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