Overview
- A sudden spell of thunderstorms, dust storms, lightning and very strong gusts struck Delhi‑NCR, which local stations and reports say occurred Friday night and disrupted normal life.
- The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Delhi‑NCR and district‑level nowcasts for adjoining Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh and eastern Rajasthan.
- IMD officials linked the event to a cyclonic circulation over central Pakistan interacting with abundant moisture and intense daytime heating across northwest India.
- The weather office warned winds of 60–80 km/h with gusts up to 100 km/h and recorded strong gusts at local stations, for example Palam at about 76 km/h.
- Authorities advised people to stay inside sturdy buildings, avoid trees and temporary structures, expect power and transport disruption, and follow IMD updates as the situation develops.