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Strong wind, dust storm hit Delhi NCR; IMD issues orange alert
The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad as strong winds and a dust storm affected the Delhi-NCR region. Earlier, a dust storm in Uttar Pradesh caused heavy casualties, while Delhi experienced severe weather on Wednesday with flights disrupted at IGI Airport. A dust storm was reported again in Noida and Delhi in the following days, with forecasts of rainfall and rising temperatures later in the week.
Why It Matters
The events disrupted travel and safety across the region and follow a recent, deadly dust storm in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting ongoing severe weather risks in northern India.
Timeline
7 Events
Dust storm reported in Delhi in the early hours of Friday
May 15, 2026
Residents in parts of Delhi reported a dust storm in the early hours of Friday.
Forecast: rest of the week to see rising temperatures across Delhi-NCR
May 14, 2026
IMD forecast that temperatures across Delhi-NCR are expected to rise over the rest of the week.
IMD reports 98 km/hr winds and a sharp temperature drop
May 14, 2026
An IMD official said winds were around 98 km/hr and there was a temperature drop of about 10 degrees after 8pm across most parts of the city.
Noida experiences strong winds
May 14, 2026
In Noida, strong winds were reported as the weather system affected the city.
IMD orange alert issued for Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad; yellow alert for Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad
May 14, 2026
The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad, and a yellow alert for Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad as strong winds and a dust storm hit the capital region. The agency forecast moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and a dust storm over the NCR in the next hour.
Winds up to 100 km/hr, heavy rain and hail in Delhi; IGI flight disruptions
May 13, 2026
In Delhi, winds reached up to 100 km/hr accompanied by heavy rain and a hailstorm. Indira Gandhi International Airport reported flight disruptions with over 500 flights delayed, 15 diverted and six flights forced to go around due to bad weather.
Dust storm in Uttar Pradesh kills over 100 people across 25 districts
May 13, 2026
A dust storm across Uttar Pradesh killed over 100 people and affected 25 districts, as reported in relation to the broader weather impact around Delhi-NCR.