Mumbai man captures timelapse of terrifying dust storm at airport. Watch

A scary video posted on X shows the Mumbai airport turning grey due to a dust storm. Heavy rains and gusty winds lashed the city on May 13.

Published on: May 14, 2024, 08:26:26 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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A video capturing the devastating dust storm that ravaged the city of Mumbai on May 13 was shared on social media. The timelapse footage, taken at the airport, depicts the sky engulfed in a dense sheet of grey.

The image shows Mumbai Airport engulfed in a dust storm. (X/@pranavkelkar)

“Sandstorm in Mumbai 13.05.24,” an X user wrote while sharing the video. The clip opens to show the multiple aircraft standing still on the runway, with a few ground staff moving around. In a matter of moments, the entire area is swallowed by dust, obscuring the view. Gradually, as the clip progresses, the sky starts to regain its clarity.

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Flight operations at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport were temporarily suspended during the incident. Metro and train services between several stations were also disrupted due to the bad weather conditions.

Take a look at the viral video of the dust storm:

Mumbai witnessed the first rains of the season on May 13, along with a massive dust storm that left a trail of destruction. Amid the meteorological hazard, a horrifying incident unfolded when a 70-metre billboard in Mumbai's Ghatkopar crashed during the thunderstorm. Nearly 14 people died and 74 were injured after the illegal hoarding fell on a petrol pump.

According to the BMC, permission was not taken for putting up the billboard. Mumbai Police has registered a case against owner Bhavesh Bhide and others following the incident.

Also Read: Mumbai hoarding collapse: 14 dead, 74 injured in Ghatkopar; FIR registered

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced an ex gratia of ₹5 lakh for the families of the deceased and those injured in the incident.

What caused the bad weather conditions?

As per reports, Sushma Nair, a scientist at IMD, said that a trough over Madhya Maharashtra was the reason behind this unusual dust storm and rain.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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