Archive · 23 May 2025
Ghaziabad Hit by Dust Storm, Causing Chaos and Disruptions
A strong windstorm hit Ghaziabad with very high winds, and heavy rain.
This made many trees and electric poles fall, blocking roads and making a mess.
Trains and the metro also had problems, with some lines being stopped or delayed because of the storm.
City workers worked hard to clear the roads and fix things, but it took time to get everything back to normal.
The storm caused a lot of trouble for everyone.
A dust storm with 79kmph winds hit Ghaziabad, followed by heavy rain and hail.
Hundreds of trees were uprooted, causing significant damage and disruption.
Traffic and city infrastructure suffered due to fallen trees, electric poles, and debris.
Rail services on the Howrah-Delhi line were disrupted after a tree fell on the tracks.
Delhi Metro services on the Red, Yellow, and Pink Lines experienced setbacks due to storm damage.
- Who
- GDA and GMC horticulture departments, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.
- What
- A dust storm caused significant damage to infrastructure and transportation in Ghaziabad, including uprooted trees and disrupted rail and metro services.
- When
- Wednesday evening
- Where
- Ghaziabad, including Raj Nagar Extension, Madhuban Bapudham, Sahibabad station, and areas along the Red, Yellow, and Pink metro lines.
- Why
- A sudden dust storm with high winds and rain caused widespread damage and disruptions in Ghaziabad.
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- Weather Event
- Dust storm with heavy rain and hail
- Wind Speed
- 79 kmph
- Impact
- Uprooted trees, damaged infrastructure, and traffic chaos
- Affected Rail Line
- Howrah-Delhi line
- Affected Metro Stations
- Shaheed Nagar, Jahangirpuri, and Nizamuddin stations
