Overview

• The Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert early May 2, warning of severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and squally winds reaching 70–80 km/h in Delhi-NCR.
• A woman and her three children tragically died in Dwarka when strong winds uprooted a tree, causing a farm structure to collapse; the husband sustained minor injuries.
• Over 100 flights were delayed, and several were diverted at Indira Gandhi International Airport, while train services were disrupted due to fallen trees on tracks.
• Heavy rainfall, with Safdarjung recording 77 mm, led to significant waterlogging in key areas such as Minto Road, Dwarka underpass, and Lajpat Nagar, creating traffic snarls.
• While the storm brought relief from the heatwave, the IMD forecasts continued rain and thunderstorms in the region through May 4 under a yellow alert.