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Delhi Hit by Dust Storm, Red Alert Issued
15 Jun
Summary
- A dust storm with strong winds hit Delhi on Monday afternoon.
- IMD issued a red alert for thunderstorms and rain in the city.
- Wind speeds reached up to 90 kmph in parts of Delhi.
On Monday afternoon, June 15, 2026, Delhi experienced a sudden shift in weather as a dust storm, accompanied by strong winds, swept across various parts of the city. In response, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for thunderstorms and rain.
The IMD predicted a dust storm, followed by thunderstorms with light to moderate rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 70-90 kmph across the entire national capital. Palam notably recorded wind speeds of 50 knots, equivalent to 92 kmph, at 2:30 p.m. Similar conditions, including thunderstorms and winds up to 80 kmph, were anticipated for other areas.
Experts linked this abrupt weather change to a western disturbance impacting the Himalayan region. The forecast indicated a weakening of this disturbance from Tuesday, June 16, 2026, after which temperatures were expected to rise again. The city had also experienced light rainfall earlier that morning. Safdarjung, Delhi's main weather station, recorded a minimum temperature of 28.2°C, which was 0.7°C above normal.
