So far, Delhi has received rains on nine days this month, the scientist said. Subscribe to The Hindu now and get unlimited access. Dust storm and strong winds hit parts of Delhi, visuals from near Nirman Bhawan. VideoWould you ride in a robot taxi? The severe weather also forced more than 30 flights to be diverted during the early hours of the evening.

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Heavy rain and hailstorm pummelled Delhi on Saturday afternoon, creating a new record of precipitation in March. © 2020 BBC. Hailstorm in Delhi-NCR, 18 flights diverted from IGI Airport Western disturbances covered Delhi-NCR on Thursday and brought down temperature in the region. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. Can you trust US polls? We have been keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world that have a bearing on our health and wellbeing, our lives and livelihoods, during these difficult times.
The weather system is expected to withdraw on Saturday night onwards.

The weather from Sunday is predicted to be dry and the maximum temperature is expected to touch the 30 degrees-Celsius mark by Wednesday. Apart from delighting Delhi's residents, it also helped improve the city's notoriously toxic air quality. VideoCan you trust US polls? The rainfall was 97.4 mm in March 2015, 61.6 mm in March 2007 and 36.5 mm in March 1995. Video, Avoiding war in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, Gavin the paddleboarding seal becomes local celebrity. A few areas witnessed hailstorm, Srivastava said. The overall air quality index stood at 108 at 4 p.m. Video, Gavin the paddleboarding seal becomes local celebrity, Covid: Donald Trump and Melania test positive. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. The Central Pollution Control Board’s data showed the rain brought the pollution levels down to the moderate category. The intense showers led to a drop in the mercury and heavy waterlogging in … Bibek Chettri. India's capital Delhi was hit by a strong hailstorm on Thursday, turning the city white and leaving people stunned and delighted. You can support quality journalism by turning off ad blocker or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to The Hindu. However, the hail and rain storm did have an upside. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. The harsh weather in the country's north has also led to avalanche warnings and schools closures. To enable wide dissemination of news that is in public interest, we have increased the number of articles that can be read free, and extended free trial periods. Heavy rain and hailstorm pummelled Delhi on Saturday afternoon, creating a new record of precipitation in March. .css-gw44ni-IconContainer{display:inline-block;height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-right:0.25em;}play.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link{color:inherit;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:focus,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:focus{color:#B80000;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link::after,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;z-index:2;}Snowy scenes from the UK's north and south, playAustralia lashed by 'catastrophic' hail storm, Queensland storm: Tornadoes and huge hailstones wreak damage, Trump and Melania test positive for coronavirus. Parts of northern India have experienced heavy snowfall over the past days. Your support for our journalism is invaluable. Residents shared pictures and videos on social media of flooded streets and rooftops covered in a blanket of hail from various parts of Delhi and surrounding areas. VideoThe voice of Johnson and Trump on Spitting Image. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. Weekly quiz: Whose Instagram record did Attenborough beat? 🙄#DelhiHailStorm pic.twitter.com/w26RaGX5P3. The IMD said the weather station at Safdarjung recorded 37 mm of rainfall on Saturday, the second highest in a day in March after 56.8 mm on March 2, 2015. It … It's Hail-ing in Delhi!!!!!! Read about our approach to external linking. People taking cover inside a metro station during heavy rainfall and hailstorm in New Delhi on Saturday. Snowy scenes from the UK's north and south, Australia lashed by 'catastrophic' hail storm, The voice of Johnson and Trump on Spitting Image. Delhi's neighbouring Noida also experienced hailstorm. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. .css-14iz86j-BoldText{font-weight:bold;}India's capital Delhi was hit by a strong hailstorm on Thursday, turning the city white and leaving people stunned and delighted. … Pictures and videos posted on social media show cherry-sized ice balls and streets covered in white. You have reached your limit for free articles this month.
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We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. VideoGavin the paddleboarding seal becomes local celebrity. The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative data for Delhi, has recorded 101.9 mm of rainfall in March so far, the highest ever in Delhi, said Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of the Regional Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department. Trump on positive test: 'We will get through this', EU warns Turkey of sanctions over 'provocations', 2019 vs 2020: Images from a Hong Kong gone quiet. The weather department had earlier said that Delhi-NCR will witness thunderstorm with light rain accompanied with gusty winds of speed of 40-50 kmph. The US president and Melania Trump were tested after his close aide was confirmed to have Covid-19. NEW DELHI: In a sudden change of weather, heavy rain, hail and gusty winds hit parts of Delhi on Thursday evening. 😁#DelhiHailStorm #HailstorminDelhi pic.twitter.com/6fRZfLZbLO, SNOW!!! Many people compared the unusual sight to scenes from Chicago or London. Africa's top shots: Hula-hooping at 60 and other feats, Avoiding war in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict. The voice of Johnson and Trump on Spitting Image. However, we have a request for those who can afford to subscribe: please do.

Before the heavens opened up, dust storm enveloped the city. The maximum temperature was 24.7 degrees Celsius, around four notches less than the previous day. (ANI) Heavy rain, hailstorm lash parts of Delhi-NCR 1 min read. | Photo Credit: Printable version | Oct 2, 2020 2:26:01 PM | https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/hailstorm-record-rain-lash-the-capital/article31071546.ece. Hailstorms "are not rare for Delhi, but their occurrence is infrequent," according to US website Accuweather's senior meteorologist Jason Nicholls. As we fight disinformation and misinformation, and keep apace with the happenings, we need to commit greater resources to news gathering operations.

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