Strong dust storms hit Delhi on Tuesday evening, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red and orange alerts across parts of the National Capital Region. The weather department forecast moderate rainfall accompanied by severe thunderstorms in South Delhi, South East Delhi, South West Delhi, New Delhi and North West Delhi.
With the Southwest Monsoon making its official onset over Kerala, attention has shifted to north India, where residents continue to endure high temperatures and humidity. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi-NCR may experience some pre-monsoon showers in the coming days,