Delhi:
Scotching after summer days, the national capital and the surrounding areas are seeing changes in weather. Strong winds killed dusty storm in many parts of Delhi, Haryana and West Uttar Pradesh this evening. Sources said Gusty winds have also affected flight operations, flying 15 flights and fly from Delhi. He said that many flights were also delayed.
While Air India said that some of its flights from Delhi and for it were either delayed or diverted due to thunderstorms, IndiGo and SpiceJet said that some of their quarrels could also be affected due to weather.
Due to bad weather, heavy thunderstorms and ugly winds, flight operations in parts of northern India have affected. Some of our flights to Delhi are delayed or diverted, which is likely to affect our overall flight schedule. We are closely …
– Indian Air (@Airindia) April 11, 2025
#6ETRAVELADVISORY: With a storm of dust #Delhi And #Jaipur Flights may be affected. Place a close tab on your flight position to stay updated https://t.co/cjwsvzfwkyYou wish for a safe journey. pic.twitter.com/Psppyqswvi
– IndiGo (@indigigo6e) April 11, 2025
#Weatherupdate: Due to bad weather (with thunder/rain) in Delhi (Dell), all departure/arrival and their resulting flights may be affected. Passengers are requested to check their flight status https://t.co/2wyneczugy,
– SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) April 11, 2025
The meteorological office reported that strong winds can damage crops and weak structures, advise people to stay indoors and avoid travel if possible. “Do not take shelter under trees, do not lie on concrete floors and bend against concrete walls. Unplug the electrical appliances. Immediately get out of the water bodies,” advised.
In the video, strong winds shook dust and debris, partially covered cars and buildings.
Delhi NCR is under a heavy dust storm! Views from Gurgaon – Very strong dust storm hits Gurugram. Be safe everyone! pic.twitter.com/iqgven4klb
– Curious Quil (@PleSingrj) April 11, 2025
Tree branches collapsed in many areas of Delhi, including Lodhi Udyan, as the scenes were shown to trees due to strong winds. In the Delhi Gate area, a tree fell on a stable motorcycle.
#Watch Delhi: The branches of trees fell after the national capital experienced dust storm in many areas.
(View from Delhi Gate) pic.twitter.com/fjmdg6dv8e
– Year (@ani) April 11, 2025
#Watch Delhi: The branches of trees fell after the national capital experienced dust storm in many areas.
(Scene from Mandi home) pic.twitter.com/wdifs9tv8r
– Year (@ani) April 11, 2025
Delhi got light drizzle on Friday, which gave relief to the people of Heatwave in the last few days, keeping the temperature in the check.
On Monday, the maximum temperature of the national capital touched 40 degrees Celsius for the first time this season, marking a heatwave situation that persisted for three consecutive days. On Wednesday, the city recorded its hottest night in three years, in which the minimum temperature settled at 25.9 degrees Celsius.
