A sudden spell of heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds swept across Delhi-NCR, bringing much-needed relief from the scorching heat but disrupting normal life in several areas. Dark clouds, reduced visibility and gusty winds were reported across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and nearby regions.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and moderate rainfall over the next two days. Authorities have advised residents to remain cautious during lightning activity and avoid unnecessary outdoor exposure during severe weather conditions.

Heavy Rain, Dust Storm Lash Delhi-NCR As IMD Issues Yellow Alert

<p>Twenty-four incoming flights have been diverted from the Delhi after a duststorm and rain hit the national capital on Friday evening.<br />
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<p>The change in the weather has brought a much-awaited respite in parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) reeling under warm weather conditions for the past several days.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thunderstorm and dust storm are expected to persist for the next 24-48 hours.</p>

<p>A hailstorm is also expected over the adjoining areas of Mathura and Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh and thunderstrom with rain is anticipated over the cities of of Hathras, Aligarh, Meerut, and Baghpat during the evening.</p>


Thunderstorm and dust storm are expected to persist for the next 24-48 hours

Twenty-four incoming flights have been diverted from the Delhi after a duststorm and rain hit the national capital on Friday evening. Sudden dust storm hits #Delhi; Visuals from Akbar Road pic.twitter.com/xeTblECCzO — ANI (@ANI) April 6, 2018 × The change in the weather has brought a much-awaited respite in parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) reeling under warm weather conditions for the past several days. Thunderstorm and dust storm are expected to persist for the next 24-48 hours. A hailstorm is also expected over the adjoining areas of Mathura and Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh and thunderstrom with rain is anticipated over the cities of of Hathras, Aligarh, Meerut, and Baghpat during the evening.

24 flights diverted from Delhi after heavy duststorm

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Heavy Rain, Dust Storm Lash Delhi-NCR As IMD Issues Yellow Alert

24 flights diverted from Delhi after heavy duststorm