On Wednesday evening, Delhi faced severe weather conditions, with wind speeds reaching 100 km/h and localized hailstorms disrupting daily life. Over 500 flights were delayed, and 15 were diverted as officials reported significant weather impacts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) noted that high daytime temperatures, along with moisture from a western disturbance, triggered the sudden storms. Areas such as Dhaula Kuan, Moti Bagh, and Uttam Nagar experienced hail. Following the storm, temperatures are expected to rise again, potentially reaching 42°C by Sunday. The IMD has issued an orange alert for several areas in Delhi, indicating the severity of the weather conditions. Despite the storms, Delhi's air quality saw a slight improvement, remaining in the 'moderate' category with an AQI of 147, but is expected to fluctuate in the coming days.