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Massive dust storm hits Gurugram, Delhi, Noida; IMD issues orange alert for parts of NCR

Posted on: Jun 23, 2026 14:41 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Massive dust storm hits Gurugram, Delhi, Noida; IMD issues orange alert for parts of NCR
ADust force swept through and through Haryana's Gurugram and so proceeded to come to parts of new delhi as well a Uttar Pradesh's Noida on Tuesday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for Delhi-NCR, forecasting rain and strong winds across the region.Videos shared on social media showed massive dust storms sweeping through several parts of Gurugram, with strong winds and low visibility affecting normal life in the city.There were predictions that dust storm conditions affecting parts of Gurugram and Delhi would spread to other areas of the National Capital Region within the next 30 minutes.Forecasters also said a brief spell of moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms was likely between 3 pm and 4:30 pm across several parts of Delhi-NCR. Weather conditions were expected to turn dry again after 5 pm.Also Read | Video shows Tornado-like storm in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi; MeT office says ‘adverse weather’IMD's warnings for DelhiThe IMD said dust storms followed by thunderstorms accompanied by light rain, lightning and gusty winds of 50-80 kmph were likely across Delhi and several parts of the National Capital Region over the next two hours.The weather department also issued a similar forecast for parts of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, including Sonipat, Rohtak, Jhajjar, Rewari, Palwal, Bagpat, Sikandrabad, Barsana, Alwar and Deeg.There were predictions that dust storm conditions affecting parts of Gurugram and Delhi would spread to other areas of the National Capital Region (NCR) too.Also Read | Monsoon finally enters Mumbai after long delay; IMD issues warning for heavy rainOrange alert for Delhi-NCRSeveral parts of Delhi-NCR are witnessing dust storms accompanied by light rain, as changing weather conditions sweep across the region.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a nowcast warning for North Delhi, forecasting a moderate thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and wind speeds of 60-80 kmph. It also issued a warning for South Delhi, South West Delhi and New Delhi, forecasting light rain accompanied by dust storms or severe thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 80-100 kmph.

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