Tag: Dust storm
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At least 31 dead as rains, thunderstorms hit MP, Gujarat, Rajasthan; PM announces Rs 2 lakh ex gratia
At least 16 people died across Madhya Pradesh in the last two days as heavy rains, storms and lightning hit various parts of the state.
April 17, 2019 -
Rainfall likely in Delhi-NCR, parts of western Uttar Pradesh on 16-17 April
Parts of Delhi-NCR were battered by a dust storm late on Monday, followed by light rain which brought temperatures down bringing respite to the people from the heat.
April 16, 2019 -
Partly cloudy sky in Delhi, dust storms likely
It was a partly cloudy morning in the national capital on Tuesday with the minimum temperature recorded at 27 degrees Celsius, season's average. Met said there are chances of dust storms and thunderstorms.
June 26, 2018 -
Stay indoors, wear masks in dusty Delhi: Doctors
Doctors on Thursday strongly recommended wearing masks and staying indoors as the air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) suddenly deteriorated to severe levels due to a dust storm that began on Wednesday and is likely to persist till Friday. “For people with respiratory conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive airways disease (COAD) or emphysema...
June 14, 2018 -
Delhi air quality slips to ‘severe’ category due to dust storm in western India
The air quality in Delhi on Wednesday deteriorated beyond the “severe” level because of a ground-level dust storm in western India, which increased coarser particles in the air, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data shows. The control room of CPCB recorded PM 2.5 levels to be around 157 micrograms per cubic metre at 10...
June 13, 2018 -
Cloudy Sunday in Delhi, Met predicts light rain
Possibility of light rain or drizzle. On Saturday, high velocity winds left many trees uprooted and disrupted airport operations and Delhi Metro services
June 10, 2018 -
70kmph winds, light rain strike Delhi; bring relief from sultry conditions
Road traffic was disrupted at many places due to uprooting of trees. Winds gusting up to 70 kmph hit the NCR, bringing some relief from the searing heat.
June 9, 2018 -
Thunderstorm, dust storm ‘very likely’ in parts of UP
The weather office on Monday said the possibility of thunderstorm and dust storm accompanied with gusty winds was “very likely” at isolated places in Uttar Pradesh during the next 24 hours. Dust storms have become a regular phenomenon in the state and have left over 130 people dead last month. Light rain and thunderstorm occurred...
June 4, 2018 -
Dust storm kills 15 in UP; warning in Delhi for Saturday
Moradabad bore the brunt of the storm, with as many as seven deaths reported from the district
June 2, 2018 -
Eye of the storm
The “raging” prediction of a “super-storm” last week goes to show the reach of social media. While the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast an impending storm, social media went viral, soon building up what was at best a normal summer dust-storm into a “monster”. Coming on the heels of the 2 May freak storm that...
May 14, 2018 -
Dust storm throws life out of gear in NCR
High-velocity winds swept across the National Capital Region (NCR) on Sunday evening, throwing life out of gear. Vehicular traffic came to a standstill at many places as trees got uprooted and hoardings came crashing down on to the roads. Shoppers were seen running helter-skelter looking for cover. People were more fearful this time as similar...
May 13, 2018 -
Uttar Pradesh dust storm death toll climbs to 12
The death toll in a dust storm that hit Uttar Pradesh has increased to 12, a government official said on Thursday. Over 25 people were injured in the storm that hit many parts of western Uttar Pradesh late on Wednesday night. The victims included six from Agra, four from Etawah and two from Kanpur. Gusty...
May 10, 2018 -
Dust storm warning: UP CM Yogi Adityanath cuts short Karnataka campaign trip
Two days after 70 people lost their lives in a squall, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will return to Agra on Friday night as there is another warning of a severe storm.
May 4, 2018 -
Dust storm, thunderstorm to hit eastern Rajasthan, Delhi, Western UP: IMD
A cyclonic circulation lies over Haryana, central parts of south Uttar Pradesh and neighbourhood at lower levels, said the IMD.
May 4, 2018 -
Odisha hailstorm | Crops damaged, farmer demanding aid attempts suicide
Akrura Bisi (50) and other farmers were staging a demonstration demanding adequate compensation. He delivered a speech and before anyone could realise took out a bottle of suspected pesticide and consumed it. His condition is serious, according to doctors
May 3, 2018 -
UP dust storm deaths: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah takes a dig at Yogi Adityanath
As the death toll in the dust storm and lightning strikes at many places in Uttar Pradesh overnight mounted to 64, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah took a dig at his UP counterpart Yogi Adityanath, saying “while the BJP leader is needed in Karnataka currently, he would soon return to his state to do his work”....
May 3, 2018 -
Warning: Another dust storm likely to hit UP and Rajasthan
A day after 90 people lost their lives in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan due to dust storm, an official of MeT has said that both the northern states are likely to be hit by another dust storm in the next 48 hours due to cyclonic circulation formation in the region.
May 3, 2018