Severe Weather Disrupts Delhi-NCR: Record Winds and Pre-Monsoon Rain Forecast
Delhi-NCR weather chaos: Blistering 128 KM/H winds shatter records as storm breaks heatwave; pre-monsoon rain timeline inside
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Delhi-NCR experienced extreme weather with winds reaching 128 km/h, causing disruption and a brief respite from a heatwave. The India Meteorological Department predicts continued thundery activity and significant pre-monsoon rains starting June 11, which will help lower temperatures.
- 01Winds in Delhi-NCR peaked at 128 km/h, breaking records and causing temporary chaos.
- 02The Palam weather station recorded 120 km/h, matching a 25-year-old record from 2001.
- 03Meteorologists attribute the violent weather to a strong cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan.
- 04Pre-monsoon activities are expected to bring substantial rainfall starting June 11.
- 05The maximum temperature is forecasted to remain around 44°C before the rains provide relief.
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Delhi-NCR faced severe weather conditions as dust storms and strong winds wreaked havoc across the region. The highest wind gust recorded was 128 km/h at the Pusa weather station, while the Palam station matched its own record from 2001 at 120 km/h. This extreme weather provided a temporary respite from the ongoing heatwave, which had seen temperatures soar to 44°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) noted that the cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan was responsible for the dramatic shift in weather. Observatories reported varying wind speeds across the capital, with Safdarjung at 64 km/h and Jafarpur at 59 km/h. Looking ahead, the IMD predicts continued thundery activity, with significant pre-monsoon rains expected to begin on June 11, which will help reduce temperatures below 40°C. Residents are advised to take safety precautions during high winds.
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The extreme weather has disrupted daily life in Delhi-NCR, with high winds causing potential hazards.
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