Dust Storm

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Siddhartha Nagar bore the maximum onslaught with four deaths reported from the district. (Photo: Representational I ANI)

UP dust storm claims lives of 13

Rain/thunderstorm is very likely at isolated places over western UP on Saturday and few places over western Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.

14 Jun 2019 12:55 PM

A dust storm hit several parts of the national capital Wednesday evening, following which a thick haze was hanging over the city, affecting visibility. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi airport's flight operations suspended for around 35 minutes due to dust storm

Till 7.15 pm, total nine flights were diverted from the airport.

12 Jun 2019 8:57 PM

The cyclone is expected to touch Gujarat, 280 Km nearly south of Veraval Gujarat and 360 km nearly south of Porbandar. (Photo: ANI)

Dust storm hits Somnath temple ahead of cyclone Vayu's landfall

A storm of dust hit the district reducing the visibility in the region and a significant rise in the sea level was also observed.

12 Jun 2019 7:39 PM

Earlier on June 13, around 10 people were killed and 28 others injured after a deadly thunderstorm struck parts of Uttar Pradesh. (Photo: File | Representational)

Thunderstorm, rain to lash Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, Sitapur, Barabanki, Gonda, Bahraich districts and adjoining areas of the state are likely to be affected.

16 Jun 2018 6:44 PM

The sky turned completely dark at around 5 pm. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Severe dust storm, strong winds hit Delhi, 27 flights diverted

The storm was immediately followed by rain in the national capital.

09 Jun 2018 6:22 PM

The state was swept by three major dust storms last month that left over 130 people dead. (Photo: PTI)

Another high-intensity dust storm hits UP, claims 17 lives

Moradabad bore the maximum brunt of the storm, with as many as 7 deaths reported from the district, followed by three deaths in Sambhal.

02 Jun 2018 2:49 PM

On Tuesday, Delhi recorded its hottest day of the season with the mercury soaring to 46 degrees Celsius in some parts of the city. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Severe heat wave warning issued for Delhi, Rajasthan, UP, other northern states

Met department also said that parts of Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan will also experience dust storm on May 24.

23 May 2018 1:39 PM

Commuters ride past fallen trees and electric poles that were uprooted after last night thunderstorm at GT road in Ghaziabad, on Monday.(Photo: PTI)

Thunderstorm left 80 dead, 51 injured

UP, Delhi, & West Bengal among worst affected.

15 May 2018 2:17 AM

A tree lies on cars, after it was uprooted in a dust storm that hit Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

5 killed in storm; air, road traffic badly hit

Winds at speeds of 109 kmph uproot 189 trees; over 70 flights diverted & 100 delayed.

14 May 2018 2:02 AM

The dust storm interrupted a programme that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was to attend in east Delhi's IP Extension, news agency ANI reported. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi dust storm: Metro services disrupted, over 60 flights diverted

In a sudden change of weather, the sky turned cloudy around 4:30 pm and gusty winds swept the city.

13 May 2018 5:49 PM

Several states in north India have witnessed erratic weather pattern over the fortnight. (Photo: PTI)

Northern hillstations likely to face thunderstorm, squall over next 2 days

Thunderstorm over these hill-states and its subsequent effect on plains in north India is due to a new western disturbance.

12 May 2018 8:39 PM

Commuters ride on a scooter during a thunderstorm in New Delhi on Wednesday. Change in the weather has brought respite in parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) reeling under warm weather conditions for past days. (Representational Image)

IMD issues thunderstorm warning in WB, Odisha, Bihar, UP for today

IMD said heavy rain is 'very likely' at isolated places over Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura and south interior Karnataka today.

04 May 2018 4:55 PM

The storm caused major destruction in Alwar where more than 100 trees were uprooted, many of which fell on stationary vehicles and snapped electricity cables. (Photo: PTI)

Over 90 dead after high-intensity storm wreaks havoc in Rajasthan, UP

The storm swept across several parts of western and northern India on Wednesday, injuring hundreds and disrupting normal life.

03 May 2018 2:38 PM

According to reports, Agra registered 36 deaths, Bijnor three and Saharanpur two, while one death each was reported from Bareilly, Moradabad, Chitrakoot and Rampur. (Photo: Representational)

At least 45 dead after storm, rain hits Uttar Pradesh

CM Yogi Adityanath announced a compensation of up to Rs 4 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for each of the injured.

03 May 2018 12:16 PM

DMRC officials said the OHE of down line (towards South Campus) kept tripping from 6:25 pm onwards due to the sudden storm. (Photo: Representational | File)

Train services of Delhi metro affected due to dust storm

The powerful dust storm hit the national capital in several parts of the city, throwing life out of gear.

07 Apr 2018 10:35 AM

Strong winds with thick dust blew relentlessly across the city before giving way to thunder and lighting and then finally some rain. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Dust storm hit Delhi plunging city into darkness; traffic, flights affected

The storm brought down the normal visibility to a considerable low, affecting the flight schedules and disrupting the road traffic.

06 Apr 2018 8:05 PM

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