Massive Storm In Delhi And Nearby Areas, Power Cuts Reported

New Delhi:

A massive storm, followed by rain, hit Delhi and Noida this evening, disrupting traffic and leading to waterlogging and power cuts in several areas. Hoardings fell and trees were uprooted in many localities, with some areas reporting wind speeds of up to 79 kmph. Airlines also issued advisories, saying the change in weather might impact flight operations and several Metro passengers were stranded for hours. Gusty winds swept over the capital city and Noida, leaving shattered windows and damaged hoardings in their wake.

A hailstorm in Delhi’s Lodi Road, and 79 kmph wind was reported over Safdarjung. Visuals showed trees swaying violently due to strong winds. A road signboard in Noida fell on a few motorcycles parked below.

Even as the pre-monsoon showers came as a relief to people in the searing heat, many trees and hoardings in the national capital toppled due to the storm. 

Waterlogging was witnessed in several areas, including near the Akshardham Flyover, Sikandra Road, and under Tilak Bridge near ITO, and a billboard fell on Vikas Marg near the Laxmi Nagar red light intersection, reported news agency PTI.