Dust storms and heavy winds hit parts of Delhi
Dust storms and heavy winds have impacted parts of Delhi, prompting red and orange alerts from the India Meteorological Department. The forecast includes strong thunderstorms, lightning, hail, and rain across various districts. Residents are advised to stay indoors and take precautions during this severe weather event.
- ▪Dust storms and heavy winds hit parts of Delhi on May 30, 2026.
- ▪Wind speeds are expected to reach between 70 and 90 kmph, with gusts up to 100 kmph.
- ▪The weather change is driven by an active western disturbance affecting north-west India.
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Dust storms and heavy winds hit parts of Delhi amid red and orange alerts on Saturday (May 30, 2026) evening as the India Meteorological Department forecast strong thunderstorms, lightning, hail and rain.The weather department said a dust storm followed by a severe thunderstorm accompanied by lightning, hail and light to moderate rain is very likely over parts of central, northeast, southwest, west, northwest and north Delhi.Wind speeds are expected to range between 70 and 90 kmph, gusting up to 100 kmph.It said moderate thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and light to moderate rain are very likely over parts of southeast, east, central, northeast, south, southwest, west, northwest and north Delhi, as well as Shahdara and New Delhi districts.
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