Trees uprooted, roads blocked as rain, thunderstorm slam Delhi: In pics

Published on May 23, 2022 08:01 am IST

Parts of Delhi received rain on early Monday morning bringing relief to people from the summer heat. Parts of the national capital received rain earlier on Saturday as well.

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Several parts of the national capital and the NCR received heavy rain with thunderstorms.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 23, 2022 08:01 am IST

Several parts of the national capital and the NCR received heavy rain with thunderstorms.(ANI)

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India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that Delhi may see thunderstorms with moderate intensity rain and gusty winds with speed of 60-90 Kmph.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 23, 2022 08:01 am IST

India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted that Delhi may see thunderstorms with moderate intensity rain and gusty winds with speed of 60-90 Kmph.(ANI)

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Officials expect traffic disruption in Delhi-NCR; several key roads have already been blocked by uprooted trees. The traffic disruption is expected to be accompanied by reduced visibility, the officials tweeted.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 23, 2022 08:01 am IST

Officials expect traffic disruption in Delhi-NCR; several key roads have already been blocked by uprooted trees. The traffic disruption is expected to be accompanied by reduced visibility, the officials tweeted.(ANI)

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Strong winds and heavy rain uprooted trees in parts of Delhi which resulted in roads getting blocked.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 23, 2022 08:01 am IST

Strong winds and heavy rain uprooted trees in parts of Delhi which resulted in roads getting blocked.(ANI)

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Monday morning visuals from Vijay Chowk shared by news agency ANI. expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 23, 2022 08:01 am IST

Monday morning visuals from Vijay Chowk shared by news agency ANI.

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Meanwhile, flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were affected on Monday morning. The airport authorities have requested the passengers to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information.(Visuals from Vijay Chowk shared by ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 23, 2022 08:01 am IST

Meanwhile, flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were affected on Monday morning. The airport authorities have requested the passengers to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information.(Visuals from Vijay Chowk shared by ANI)

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IMD said that impact on vulnerable structures, kutcha houses, traffic and visibility is expected and suggested people to stay indoors and avoid travel if possible.(Screengrab from a video shared by Twitter user @guptaman679) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on May 23, 2022 08:01 am IST

IMD said that impact on vulnerable structures, kutcha houses, traffic and visibility is expected and suggested people to stay indoors and avoid travel if possible.(Screengrab from a video shared by Twitter user @guptaman679)

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