Watch: Powerful duststorm, rain sweep across Delhi-NCR, temperature drops
A weather change swept through Delhi-NCR on Thursday, turning afternoon skies dark and offering residents a sudden break from the summer heat.
Residents across Delhi-NCR experienced a heavy, unexpected change in weather on Thursday, June 4, as a thick duststorm swept through the area, followed by rain and lightning in many places.
Social media platforms were soon flooded with videos showing dense clouds of dust reducing visibility sharply around high-rise buildings, with strong winds creating an intense roaring sound.
A STORM IN DELHI-NCR
A powerful duststorm, during the afternoon hours, struck several parts of Delhi-NCR, including Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and different parts of Delhi.
All the regions reported heavy dust coverage, with winds making conditions overly dramatic. In many locations, the duststorm was followed by rain, thunderstorms, and lightning.
Skymet Weather issued alerts noting that duststorm, rain, and lightning activity would continue over central, east, south, and other districts of Delhi-NCR for the next 2-3 hours during the peak period.
The unannounced arrival of the dust, wind, and rain did, however, combine well to bring a cooler climate than what the region had experienced in recent days.
WHY DID DELHI-NCR GET A STORM?
Events like this latest spell of duststorm and rain are common in the pre-monsoon period that runs from March to early June.
During this period, strong winds often lift loose sand and dust from dry regions like Rajasthan and carry it into Delhi-NCR. When cooler air meets the hot, dry conditions, it triggers thunderstorms and rain.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Skymet had forecast this spell of gusty winds, duststorms, and scattered rain for June 3-6, with stronger activity on June 4 and 5.
Interestingly, on the same day, the southwest monsoon officially set in over Kerala, marking the beginning of India’s main rainy season.
For Delhi-NCR, more pre-monsoon activity with chances of duststorms, gusty winds, thunder, and scattered rain is likely to continue into June 5 before easing.
The full southwest monsoon is expected to reach the capital region by late June or early July, bringing more sustained rainfall and a bigger drop in temperatures after the current spell.
Residents across Delhi-NCR experienced a heavy, unexpected change in weather on Thursday, June 4, as a thick duststorm swept through the area, followed by rain and lightning in many places.
Social media platforms were soon flooded with videos showing dense clouds of dust reducing visibility sharply around high-rise buildings, with strong winds creating an intense roaring sound.
A STORM IN DELHI-NCR
A powerful duststorm, during the afternoon hours, struck several parts of Delhi-NCR, including Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and different parts of Delhi.
All the regions reported heavy dust coverage, with winds making conditions overly dramatic. In many locations, the duststorm was followed by rain, thunderstorms, and lightning.
Skymet Weather issued alerts noting that duststorm, rain, and lightning activity would continue over central, east, south, and other districts of Delhi-NCR for the next 2-3 hours during the peak period.
The unannounced arrival of the dust, wind, and rain did, however, combine well to bring a cooler climate than what the region had experienced in recent days.
WHY DID DELHI-NCR GET A STORM?
Events like this latest spell of duststorm and rain are common in the pre-monsoon period that runs from March to early June.
During this period, strong winds often lift loose sand and dust from dry regions like Rajasthan and carry it into Delhi-NCR. When cooler air meets the hot, dry conditions, it triggers thunderstorms and rain.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Skymet had forecast this spell of gusty winds, duststorms, and scattered rain for June 3-6, with stronger activity on June 4 and 5.
Interestingly, on the same day, the southwest monsoon officially set in over Kerala, marking the beginning of India’s main rainy season.
For Delhi-NCR, more pre-monsoon activity with chances of duststorms, gusty winds, thunder, and scattered rain is likely to continue into June 5 before easing.
The full southwest monsoon is expected to reach the capital region by late June or early July, bringing more sustained rainfall and a bigger drop in temperatures after the current spell.
