The Delhi-NCR region was hit by a massive dust storm and lightning for the second time on Friday, bringing much-needed respite from days of scorching weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) sounded an orange alert, warning of adverse weather conditions till 9 pm, while one person was killed in a storm-related accident. Over a dozen flights were diverted due to the storm.
The national capital and its adjoining areas in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh witnessed a drop in the temperature following strong dust storms in the evening today, with power outages in some areas. The weather department had forecast thunderstorms and light rain during the day.
#WATCH | Delhi: Branches of trees fell after the National Capital experienced dust storm in several areas.
(Visuals from Mandi House) pic.twitter.com/WDIFs9tv8r
— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2025
#WATCH | Several parts of Delhi experience dust storm this evening. Visuals from Geeta Colony pic.twitter.com/89SY6EoEs2
— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2025
Delhi NCR is under a heavy dust storm! Visuals from Gurgaon — very intense dust storm hits Gurugram. Stay safe everyone! pic.twitter.com/IqGVen4kLb
— The Curious Quill (@PleasingRj) April 11, 2025
A 67-year-old man was killed while another person sustained injuries after construction material fell on them from the roof of a building in Delhi’s Chander Vihar area following the storm. The incident took place at around 6:30 pm in the evening from the roof of the five-storey building. Meanwhile, two people were injured after a huge pillar signage fell on a car on the Dwarka Expressway in Gurugram.
Tree branches fell in several areas of Delhi, including Mandi House. Several videos uploaded on social media showed the impact of the dust storm, with a tree falling on a motorcycle in the Delhi Gate area. Traffic was disrupted in other areas due to debris.
More than 15 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport on Friday evening due to inclement weather conditions. “Due to inclement weather conditions in Delhi, some of the flights at Delhi Airport are impacted. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight updates,” airport operator DIAL said.
Meanwhile, IndiGo said Delhi and Jaipur are experiencing a dust storm, affecting takeoffs and landings and potentially causing air traffic congestion. Air India also said that its flights were being delayed or diverted due to poor weather, caused by heavy thunderstorms and gusty winds. “We are closely monitoring the situation and are doing our best to minimise the disruption,” it said in a statement.