DUST STORM

Powerful dust storm followed by heavy rain disrupted life in Punjab with electric poles, towers, and trees uprooted in many areas. Several cars were damaged after a billboard collapsed during a thunderstorm in Zirakpur. Fortunately, no casualties we...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a thunderstorm and rain in Delhi on Sunday, with a maximum temperature of around 43 degrees Celsius. The day will be mostly cloudy, with a heat wave and dust storms or thunderstorms. Delhi's mi...

Delhi experienced a sudden shift in weather as a dust storm accompanied by cloudy skies brought relief from the severe heatwave conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted this change due to western disturbances, with the max...

The national capital saw a minimum temperature of 30.2 degrees Celsius, an above average temperature. The skies were cloudy. The IMD predicted heatwave conditions, and possible dust storm or thunderstorm with light rain and gusty winds. Humidity was...

Delhi experienced extreme temperatures and weather changes, with the India Meteorological Department predicting a heatwave. The Air Quality Index was 'poor', and the Southwest Monsoon has progressed into Kerala and Northeast India.

Pollution data indicates that the average Air Quality Index (AQI) from May 1-16, 2024, was 233. However, the average AQI during the same period was 182 in 2023 and 215 in 2022.

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IMD forecasts rain in Mumbai amid a heatwave. A billboard collapse in Ghatkopar claimed more than a dozen lives after rains and strong winds lashed the city on Monday.

BMC to remove hoardings at Chheda Nagar after 14 deaths at Ghatkopar petrol pump; case filed against M/s Ego Media Private Limited; hoardings on Eastern Express Highway; BMC lacks demolition equipment.

Death toll in Ghatkopar's hoarding collapse reaches 14. NDRF Inspector Chauhan leads ongoing rescue operations. Mumbai police file case, CM Shinde announces ex-gratia. Presidents offer condolences and prayers for the injured."}

Bhavesh Bhide, owner of an advertising agency, is implicated in the collapse of an illegal hoarding in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area, resulting in 14 deaths. The incident occurred during a dust storm with winds of 60 km/h. The National Disaster Response F...

54 people injured and over 100 feared trapped after a hoarding fell at the Police Ground Petrol Pump, Eastern Express Highway, Pantnagar, Ghatkopar East. Search and rescue is in process: BMCMumbai dust storm, rain: 100 trapped, 54 injured after bill...

Mumbai Strom: Maharashtra experienced a dust storm and rain showers on Monday evening, with thunderstorm activities continuing in Mumbai and surrounding areas. IMD issued a warning for thunderstorm accompanied by lightning, moderate to intense rain,...

After a dust storm struck the financial capital of India, airlines promptly issued advisories and diversion updates on Monday due to the inclement weather conditions. Mumbai experienced both a dust storm and rain showers on Monday evening. Following...

Mumbai experienced a dust storm followed by extended rain and thunderstorms with lightning. Residents were cautioned about possible hail. Transport services were affected, and Mumbaikars shared their experiences on Twitter.

The highest rainfall, measuring 42 mm, was recorded in Devgarh, Rajsamand, it said. This precipitation brought some relief from the scorching temperatures in the state. Thunderstorm activities are likely to continue till May 14, the center said.

After days of heightened temperatures, Delhi-NCR witnessed a major thunderstorm, strong winds, and rainfall on Friday evening, causing traffic disruptions and flight diversion in the national capital.

​​India Meteorological Department (IMD) said, "Duststorm/ thunderstorm with rain (followed by rain) and gusty winds with speed of 50-70 Km/h would occur over and adjoining areas of entire Delhi and NCR (Loni Dehat, Hindon AF Station, Ghaziabad, Indi...

Dust clouds from North Africa turned the skies over southern Greece orange, covering iconic landmarks like the Acropolis. Strong Sahara winds fueled wildfires and brought high temperatures, with smaller particles traveling to Europe, causing health ...