Thu May 22 01:20:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the given text:
**Delhi-NCR Hit by Sudden Storm After Scorching Heat, IMD Issues Alert**
**New Delhi, May 22, 2025** – Delhi-NCR experienced a dramatic weather shift on May 21st, 2025, transitioning from a scorching 40.7°C day, feeling like 50.2°C due to high humidity, to a violent dust storm followed by heavy rain and hailstorm in the evening. The sudden change brought relief from the heat but also caused significant disruption.
Around 8 PM, powerful winds, gusting up to 79 km/h (Safdarjung) and 74 km/h (Palam), swept through the region, reducing visibility to near zero in areas like Yamuna Vihar and Gokulpuri in East Delhi. The dust storm was followed by intense rainfall and hailstorms, flooding roads in Noida, Ghaziabad, Lodi Road and Gol Market.
The extreme weather resulted in fallen trees, waterlogged streets, traffic jams, and disruptions to metro services. Delhi Airport faced flight delays and cancellations.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributed the sudden weather change to a cyclonic circulation over Haryana and surrounding areas, combined with a trough extending from Punjab to Bangladesh. This system drew in moisture from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, creating atmospheric instability that led to the severe storm. The high humidity worsened the perceived temperature, with the “feels like” temperature reaching a dangerous level.
The IMD issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR, advising residents to stay indoors and take precautions. While the rain provided temporary relief from the heat, the department predicts a mix of heat and rainfall in the coming days until the arrival of the monsoon in late June. Residents are urged to remain vigilant and stay safe during this period of fluctuating weather conditions. The maximum temperature for today is forecast to be 40 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature is forecast to be 29 degrees Celsius.
First Piper 