Parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed a dust storm followed by light rain on Sunday evening, shortly after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a forecast for showers and strong winds.
According to the IMD, southern parts of the city were likely to receive very light to light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and wind speeds ranging from 30–40 kmph, gusting up to 50 kmph.
The weather activity was attributed to an east-southeastward moving cloud cluster.
Earlier in the day, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 27.2 degrees Celsius, marginally above the seasonal average by 0.3 degrees. The maximum temperature was expected to settle around 38 degrees Celsius.
Netizens took to social media platform X to share videos as strong winds, dust storm swamped across parts of Delhi and NCR.
The city’s air quality remained in the 'moderate' category on Sunday morning, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reporting an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 198 at 9 am.
Gusty winds sweep Delhi, temperature dips 6°C on Saturday
Several parts of Delhi witnessed gusty winds on Saturday evening, with speeds ranging from 40 to 70 kilometres per hour, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The strongest winds were recorded in Palam at 56 kmph, followed by Najafgarh (46 kmph), Pragati Maidan (48 kmph), Narayana (41 kmph), and Pitampura (31 kmph). At the city’s main observatory in Safdarjung, winds peaked at 40 kmph around 4:30 pm. The IMD said these gusts were recorded mostly between 4:15 pm and 4:30 pm and led to a sharp dip of nearly 6°C in temperature between 3:30 pm and 5 pm.
The IMD attributed the sudden change to a regional weather disturbance, which triggered brief but intense weather activity across the National Capital Region (NCR). A warning has been issued for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds over the weekend.
Sunday’s forecast includes a generally cloudy sky, with maximum and minimum temperatures likely to hover around 38°C and 27°C, respectively.
On Saturday, Delhi’s maximum temperature settled at 39.7°C — 0.3 degrees below the seasonal average — while relative humidity fluctuated between 64% and 51%.
The city’s air quality remained in the “poor” category, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 241 at 4 pm.
As per CPCB standards, an AQI between 201 and 300 falls under the “poor” category, indicating breathing discomfort for people with lung and heart conditions.
(With inputs from agencies)
According to the IMD, southern parts of the city were likely to receive very light to light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and wind speeds ranging from 30–40 kmph, gusting up to 50 kmph.
The weather activity was attributed to an east-southeastward moving cloud cluster.
VIDEO | Sudden rain and windstorm hit Delhi-NCR. Visuals from Kartavya Path.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 1, 2025
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/HrA7ji8nUW
Earlier in the day, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 27.2 degrees Celsius, marginally above the seasonal average by 0.3 degrees. The maximum temperature was expected to settle around 38 degrees Celsius.
Netizens took to social media platform X to share videos as strong winds, dust storm swamped across parts of Delhi and NCR.
Weather Alert 🚨
— Vidit Sharma 🇮🇳 (@TheViditsharma) June 1, 2025
Another strong dust storm has hit NCR — stormy winds, low visibility, and rising danger. Please stay indoors and stay safe.
In recent days, every storm has brought down hundreds of full-grown trees, poles, and hoardings across the city.
It honestly feels like… pic.twitter.com/KgBqyMyUEo
Dust Storm in East Delhi: The skyscrapers on the horizon, generally clearly visible, are clouded by dust. Meri Dilli To Aisi Na Tthi #Delhi #DelhiStorm pic.twitter.com/Krt5rZPn0y
— Avijit Ghosh (@cinemawaleghosh) June 1, 2025
Severe dust storm hits Delhi!!
— Kabeer (@Kabeer732005) June 1, 2025
(And an airplane escaping it lol)#DelhiRains pic.twitter.com/Unhf7YCHRf
@SkymetHindi
— Neelam Singh Sengar, Senior Journalist (@SengarNeelam) June 1, 2025
Dust Storm in Noida pic.twitter.com/A2BhTNIJJF
The city’s air quality remained in the 'moderate' category on Sunday morning, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reporting an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 198 at 9 am.
Gusty winds sweep Delhi, temperature dips 6°C on Saturday
Several parts of Delhi witnessed gusty winds on Saturday evening, with speeds ranging from 40 to 70 kilometres per hour, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The strongest winds were recorded in Palam at 56 kmph, followed by Najafgarh (46 kmph), Pragati Maidan (48 kmph), Narayana (41 kmph), and Pitampura (31 kmph). At the city’s main observatory in Safdarjung, winds peaked at 40 kmph around 4:30 pm. The IMD said these gusts were recorded mostly between 4:15 pm and 4:30 pm and led to a sharp dip of nearly 6°C in temperature between 3:30 pm and 5 pm.
The IMD attributed the sudden change to a regional weather disturbance, which triggered brief but intense weather activity across the National Capital Region (NCR). A warning has been issued for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds over the weekend.
Sunday’s forecast includes a generally cloudy sky, with maximum and minimum temperatures likely to hover around 38°C and 27°C, respectively.
On Saturday, Delhi’s maximum temperature settled at 39.7°C — 0.3 degrees below the seasonal average — while relative humidity fluctuated between 64% and 51%.
The city’s air quality remained in the “poor” category, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 241 at 4 pm.
As per CPCB standards, an AQI between 201 and 300 falls under the “poor” category, indicating breathing discomfort for people with lung and heart conditions.
(With inputs from agencies)
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