Delhi Rains: Thunderstorms, Heavy Rainfall Paralyse National Capital; Flight Diversions, Train Delays Reported (See Pics and Videos)
New Delhi, May 27: Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall lashed Delhi and its surrounding areas on Saturday morning, shrouding the National Capital Region (NCR) in a dense blanket of dark clouds. As the tempestuous weather took hold, numerous areas experienced power outages, amplifying the challenges faced by residents.
In response to the inclement conditions, authorities also diverted six Delhi-bound flights to Jaipur, ensuring the safety of air travel amid the stormy atmosphere. Meanwhile, trains heading towards the national capital encountered delays, with notable disruptions affecting the Poorva Express, which saw its schedule pushed back by more than three hours, according to an official statement. Delhi Rains Today: Sudden Change in Weather As Heavy Rainfall Accompanied by Thunderstorms Lashes Delhi-NCR (See Pics and Videos).
Watch Video: Thunderstorms, Heavy Rainfall Paralyse National Capital
Watch as the calm skies over East Delhi turns super dramatic with the arrival of a intense thunderstorm and duststorm#DelhiRains@StormHour pic.twitter.com/7izog8sqbS
— IndiaMetSky Weather (@indiametsky) May 27, 2023
“Latest Satellite Imagery/Delhi Radar Show intense convection over Northeast Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, West UP & south Uttarakhand, rainfall/Thunderstorms, lightning/Gusty winds likely to continue during next 2-3 hours,” the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in a tweet. Delhi Rains: Flight Operations Impacted at Indira Gandhi International Airport Due to Heavy Rain and Bad Weather.
Watch Video: Massive Thunderstorms, Heavy Rains Lash Delhi
Massive Thunderstorm/Squall in parts of Delhi , Haryana , Punjab & Rajasthan
Delhi Airport (Palam) recorded 101.8 Kmph Max Wind Gust at 6am#Delhirains #Delhirain pic.twitter.com/Vm6JhMjirv
— Weatherman Shubham (@shubhamtorres09) May 27, 2023
“Due to bad weather, flight operations are impacted at Delhi Airport. It is advisable to contact the airlines concerned for updated flight information,” the Delhi airport’s Twitter handle posted. As a result of the heavy downpour, numerous areas in Delhi experienced significant waterlogging.
Gusty Winds at Delhi Airport
Delhi Airport just before the 101.8Kmph Wind Gust ⛈️⛈️#Delhirains #Delhirain pic.twitter.com/nPdhFP0qow
— Weatherman Shubham (@shubhamtorres09) May 27, 2023
Earlier in the morning, the IMD had predicted that thunderstorms/duststorms with light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds with speed of 40-70 km/h would occur over and adjoining areas of the entire Delhi, NCR (Loni Dehat, Hindon AF Station, Bahadurgarh, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, Chhapraula, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, Manesar, Ballabhgarh), Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Narwana, Karnal, Rajaund, Assandh, Safidon, Barwala, Panipat, Adampur, Hissar, Gohana, Gannaur, Siwani, Meham, Sonipat, Tosham, Rohtak, Kharkhoda, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Jhajjar, Loharu, Farukhnagar, Kosali, Mahendargarh, Sohana, Rewari, Palwal, Narnaul, Bawal, Nuh, Aurangabad, Hodal (Haryana), Gangoh, Deoband, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, Kandhla, Khatauli, Baraut, Daurala, Bagpat, Meerut, Khekra, Modinagar, Kithor, Garhmukteshwar, Pilakhua, Hapur, Gulaoti, Siyana, Sikandrabad, Bulandshahar, Jahangirabad, Khurja, Gabhana, Jattari (Uttar Pradesh) Sidhmukh, Pilani, Bhiwari, Jhunjunu, Tizara, Khairthal, Kotputli, Alwar, and Viratnagar (Rajasthan). The weather department also predicted rain in Delhi for the next two to three days and no heat wave is predicted until May 30.
(The above story first appeared on Today News 24 on May 27, 2023 11:46 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website todaynews24.top).
