Heavy rains were reported across Delhi, resulting in power cuts and air traffic disruptions at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.
Thunderstorms, dust storms and gusty winds with a speed of 30-40 kilometres were reported over adjoining areas of the Delhi-NCR. An IMD bulletin said that light intensity rains are expected over isolated regions in the city.
Residents from the national capital posted images of the outpour.
#Delhi now! Severe dust storm ⛈ followed by #rain. #MondayMorning #Weather #Gurugram pic.twitter.com/sncbzDHQoa
— Rahul Neel Mani (@rneelmani) May 23, 2022
Delhi’s Gulmohar & warm rain
— Seetu Mahajan Kohli (@kohliseetu) May 23, 2022
the roaring thunder & the summer storm
the muggy tropical weather
A city of all seasons
a place for all emotions
the city that cries the pluvious after fiery sunny smiles, waiting for frosty bites
It takes it all
It takes us all ✨ #summerstorm pic.twitter.com/RKVa5ZOUkd
Airlines stated that air traffic will be impacted by the storm.
#6ETravelAdvisory: It's pouring in #Delhi. Flight departures and arrivals are getting impacted. Keep enough travel time in hand while traveling to the airport. To check your flight status https://t.co/dZbjXuYqED. For assistance DM us on Twitter/Facebook.
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) May 23, 2022
#FlyAI :Due to inclement weather in Delhi, flights are getting diverted & delayed. Traffic congestion on roads is also likely. Passengers are requested to keep sufficient time in hand to report for flights.
— Air India (@airindiain) May 23, 2022
As per a Skymet weather report, pre-monsoon rains may become slightly intense over Delhi and the National Capital Region on May 23 and continue until May 24. Thus, temperatures may witness a significant drop over the entire Delhi-NCR, the IMD added. The weather office has also issued a 'yellow' alert for May 23 and May 24. Partly cloudy sky and drizzle are likely to keep the mercury in check over the subsequent two to three days, according to the IMD.
