Delhi-NCR hit by massive dust storm, orange alert sounded - Video

The weather in the Delhi-NCR region took a sudden turn on Tuesday afternoon as a dust storm accompanied by strong winds swept across the area, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert.

The weather agency has predicted heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms across various parts of Delhi-NCR between 3 pm and 4:30 pm. Videos shared on social media showed massive dust storms sweeping through several parts of Gurugram, and Delhi on Tuesday, with strong winds and poor visibility disrupting normal life across the city.

"Dust storm followed by a thunderstorm with light rainfall and lightning, accompanied by gusty winds of 50-80 km/h, is very likely to occur across Delhi and NCR, including Meham, Sonipat, Rohtak, Kharkhoda, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Matanhail, Jhajjar, Farrukhnagar, Kosli, Sohna, Rewari, Palwal, Bawal, Nuh, Aurangabad and Hodal (Haryana); Bagpat, Khekra, Pilakhua, Sikandrabad, Nandgaon and Barsana (Uttar Pradesh); and Bhiwadi, Tijara, Alwar, Nagar, Deeg, Laxmangarh and Nadbai (Rajasthan) during the next two hours," the IMD said.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said dust storms followed by thunderstorms, light rain, lightning and gusty winds of 50-80 kmph were likely to affect 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.

According to the IMD, dust storm conditions affecting parts of Gurugram and Delhi were expected to spread to other areas of the NCR.

The IMD issued a nowcast warning for North Delhi, forecasting a moderate thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and wind speeds of 60-80 kmph.

For South Delhi, South West Delhi and New Delhi districts, the weather agency predicted light rain along with dust storms or severe thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching 80-100 kmph.

Residents have been advised to remain cautious as adverse weather conditions continue to affect the region.

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