Dust, hailstorms & rain in Delhi: Uprooted trees, power cuts, traffic jam disrupt life | Pics

The sudden hailstorms and rain brought down temperatures in Delhi-NCR after days of heat and humidity. It also disrupted flight

Published on May 22, 2025 01:13 PM IST 10 Photos
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An intense dust storm, triggered by a cloud mass that moved from North Delhi south-southeastwards, across the capital on Wednesday evening caused power cuts in several areas and disrupted visibility on the roads as well.(Raj K Raj/Hindustan Times)

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The intensity of the dust storm and heavy rainfall in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) led to sign board collapsing and falling on both sides of the Dadari Bhangal road.(Sunil Ghosh/Hindustan Times)

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Dust storm, followed by thunderstorms, hail, and heavy rain, caused damages to electric poles and led to power disruptions across Delhi. Areas like Bawana, Narela, Civil Lines, Model Town, Wazirabad, and Burari reported power outages.(Sakib Ali/Hindustan Times)

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The intense hailstorm wreaked havoc across the city and uprooted numerous trees, adding to the already existing obstacles of commuters on main roads and highways. (Sakib Ali/Hindustan Times)

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The sudden shift in weather brought a much-needed respite for Delhi after the capital experience extremely hot and humid conditions, with the heat index hitting 50.2 degrees Celsius.(Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)

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