Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Delhi Weather Shifts with Rain and Thunderstorm
Delhi experienced a sudden change in weather on Saturday after a hot day.
Very light rain, thunderstorms, and dust storms swept across the city, causing temperatures to drop significantly.
Strong winds, gusting up to 56 kmph, led to flight delays and diversions at IGI Airport.
The change was due to several weather patterns.
More rain and thunderstorms are possible in the coming days.
The air quality in Delhi deteriorated due to the storm.
Delhi experienced very light rain, a thunderstorm, and a dust storm.
Winds gusted up to 56 kmph, causing a drop in temperature.
Several flights were delayed at IGI Airport.
The Met department forecasts potential for more rain and thunderstorms.
Air quality deteriorated to 'poor' range.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi, IMD, FlightRadar24
- What
- Very light rain, thunderstorms, and dust storms
- When
- Saturday, with potential for more rain through Wednesday.
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- Due to cyclonic circulation, a trough, winds from the Arabian Sea, and a weakening depression.
- Highest Wind Speed
- 56 kmph
- Delayed Flights
- 300+
- Temperature Drop
- 8 degrees Celsius
- Air Quality Index (Saturday)
- 241
Sources
Heavy rainfall, hailstorm hit Ramban; Srinagar lashed by showers
Dust, thunderstorm alert for Delhi-NCR, rain likely today
Tricity records second-highest May rainfall in 13 years
Rain & winds likely to splash water on your Sunday plans in Gurgaon
