IMD Update: Wednesday evening, wild dust storm through Delhi-NCR and brought sudden winds reaching speeds of up to 79 km / h, followed by severe precipitation, hail and thunder, which provided much needed relief from the heat-felt.
The sudden change in the weather in Delhi caused extensive disturbances, with reduced visibility, uprooted trees and waterlogged roads reported in the capital and neighboring areas such as Noida and Ghaziabad.
Areas like East Delhi’s Yamuna Vihar, Bhajanpura and Gokalpuri were witnessing massive dust columns, while the road road area experienced a short hailstorm next to isolated rain showers.
The Indian Meteorological Department attributed a storm to cyclonic circulation over Haryana, drew moisture from the Arab Sea and the Bay of Bengal, and issued a red warning for this region.
Despite chaos, residents welcomed relief from intensive heat, although the authorities recommended caution and urged people to stay in the interior during the magic of heavy weather.
Mint journalists based in Delhi reported the hearing of massive thunder moves and witnesses of intense lightning in the capital.
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IMD issued a red warning in several districts in Delhi, predicted light into a gentle rain with thunderstorms, dust storms and gusty winds, and as the sky turned overcast, heavy rain strengthened numerous parts of the city.
Wind speed today in Delhi
Station Staciwind SpeedTime in HRSStafdarjung (Airport) 79 kmph8.10 Pmpalam (Airport) 74 kmph8,00 pmpragati Maidan (Central Delhi) 78 kmph8.15 PmpPitampura (Northwest Delhi) 65 kmph8.00 PMPHELHI (new KMPH8.00 PMLODI) Delhi) 56 kmph8. 15 PMNAJAFGARH (southwest dili) 50 kmph8. 15 PMJAFARPURA (Southwest Delhi) 43 kmph8,00 PMKV Janakpuri (Delhi) 43 kmph8,00 PMKV Narayana (Delhi) 41 kmph8,00 pm
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The heavy rain and hail, which followed the dust storm, brought welcome relief from the oppressed summer heat, which pushed the Delhi demand for maximum.
However, meteorologists warn that while precipitation can temporarily reduce temperatures, high humidity is expected to last in the capital until the beginning of the monsoon season, usually arrive at the end of June.
Operation disturbed in Delhi
Indigo, Air India releases advice
It is recommended that during such extreme weather events be careful, because strong winds and reduced visibility can disrupt everyday life and travel. Flight operations in Delhi-NCR were also influenced, and airlines were publishing advice that urged passengers to check their condition for years before they went to the airport.
Indigo, one of the leading Indian carriers, acknowledged the impact of unfavorable weather conditions on its operations. In its statement, the airline said: “heavy rain and storm in Delhi, Chandigarh and Kolkata affect flights. We understand that the weather delay is never easy and honestly appreciate your patience.
“Rain and thunderstorms can disrupt flights to/from Delhi tonight.” Written by Air India.
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The maximum temperature in Delhi reached 40.7 ° C, 0.5 degrees above normal, while humidity was between 64 and 34 %during the day.
The heat index, also known as apparent or “feels like” temperature, measure how hot it really feels when the relative humidity is taken into account by the actual air temperature.
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According to the Indian meteorological ward (IMD), it is calculated using a formula that takes into account both air temperature and relative humidity.
Meanwhile, capital recorded its highest minimum season temperature at 30.2 degrees Celsius, 3.5 degrees above normal.
IMD predicted a partially overcast sky with the possibility of developing a thunder flash forward on the day.
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The maximum and minimum temperature on Thursday is expected to be 40 and 29 degrees Celsius.
Air quality was recorded in the wrong category because the air quality index (AQI) at 16:00 was 213.
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According to CPCB Central Council (CPCB), AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 ‘mild’, 201 and 300 “poor”, 301 and 400 “very poor” and 401 and 500 “serious”.
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