Visuals showed a hailstorm in Delhi’s Lodi Road, and 79 kmph wind was reported over Safdarjung.
A massive storm, followed by rain, hit Delhi and Noida this evening, disrupting traffic and leading to waterlogging and power cuts in several areas. Hoardings fell and trees were uprooted in many localities, with some areas reporting wind speeds of up to 79 kmph. Airlines also issued advisories, saying the change in weather might impact flight operations.
Visuals showed a hailstorm in Delhi’s Lodi Road, and 79 kmph wind was reported over Safdarjung.
Even as the pre-monsoon showers came as a relief to people in the searing heat, many trees and hoardings in the national capital toppled due to the storm.
In a post on X, the Delhi airport said flight operations might be impacted due to the inclement weather, advising passengers to contact the concerned airlines for an updated flight schedule.
Passenger Advisory issued at 20:29 Hours#DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory #BadWeather pic.twitter.com/WrQYP42x6b
— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) May 21, 2025
A series of western disturbances have been affecting northern India, bringing intermittent rainfall and thunderstorms. In addition, a cyclonic circulation over the Arabian Sea is pushing moist air into Delhi, raising humidity levels significantly.
