A massive dust storm, accompanied by thunderstorms, rain, and winds reaching speeds of 70 kmph, swept through Delhi-NCR, disrupting normalcy and reducing visibility significantly.
IMD had predicted dust storm in Delhi-NCR
May 30, 2026
05:30 pm
What's the storyA dust storm has hit the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), bringing along thunderstorms and rain.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted a dust storm followed by thunderstorms with wind speeds of 50-70km/h.
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