Dust storm

Heavy rains became a problem, these districts on high alert.

The whole of India is troubled by the onset of monsoon. Normal life has been thrown out of gear due to water-logging at many places due to heavy rains. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rains in 20 states including Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. watch video

Jul 07, 2023, 16:00 PM IST

Sudden Dust Storms In Delhi: Expert Explains Ways To Stay Safe

Dr Vivek Nangia, Principal Director and Head, of Pulmonology, at Max Super Speciality Hospital, explains how this sudden increase in dust pollution can impact health and what precautionary measures one should take.

May 26, 2023, 16:42 PM IST

Why Was Delhi-NCR Covered In Blanket Of Dust Today Morning? Here's What Experts Say

Satellite pictures released by the meteorological office showed a thick layer of dust covering large parts of northwest India. 

May 16, 2023, 11:01 AM IST

Namaste India: Hurricanes hit Iraq's capital Baghdad

In Iraq's capital Baghdad, the dust storm once again increased the problems of the people. The storm turned dark in the last day, the speed of vehicles slowed down on the roads. Even many people started having trouble breathing.

Jun 14, 2022, 11:06 AM IST

Weather update: Relief from heatwave conditions from today, IMD predicts wet spell over various parts - Check full forecast here

"Heat wave conditions in isolated pockets are very likely over Madhya Pradesh on Saturday. (There would be) abatement of heat wave conditions over the (entire) Indian region from May 21," IMD said.

May 21, 2022, 17:21 PM IST

Delhi weather: Dust storm likely, cloudy skies to cool down soaring temperatures

On Sunday (May 15), Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 49.2 degrees Celsius. IMD predicts Monday's (May 16) max temperature to settle at 41 degrees Celsius.

May 16, 2022, 11:38 AM IST

Weather update: IMD predicts rainfall, thunderstorm in these states as heatwave abates - Check full forecast here

No part of northwest, central and east India is likely to record a heatwave over the next five days, IMD said. 

May 05, 2022, 07:02 AM IST

Delhi weather update: Rainfall, dust storm likely in national capital today - Check IMD’s full prediction here

The maximum and minimum temperatures in the Capital city will settle around 39 and 25 degrees Celsius for Safdarjung station, said IMD. 

May 02, 2022, 10:06 AM IST

Weather update: Heatwave abates in northwest India; relief in sight as IMD predicts rainfall in Delhi, UP, northeast

"Barring some parts of west Rajasthan and the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, no place in the country is likely to see a heatwave in the next five days," IMD said. 

May 02, 2022, 08:32 AM IST

Delhi-NCR opens eyes to a 'mysterious fog', visibility decreased due to dust particles

The light fog was seen in the national capital in the early hours around ITO, Akshardham and Delhi Noida Direct (DND) flyway. 

May 23, 2021, 08:56 AM IST

Freak of nature: Woman dies as tin sheet slits her throat during Delhi dust storm

The sheet reportedly fell from the fourth floor of a building due to the strong winds and struck the woman named Sonu Kataria who was walking on the road with her nine-year-old daughter Nikita.

Apr 16, 2021, 22:54 PM IST

Flight operations suspended at IGI Airport after severe dust storm hits Delhi NCR

Flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) were suspended after a a severe dust storm hit the national capital on Wednesday evening.

Jun 12, 2019, 19:51 PM IST

North and central India seethe under heatwave; dust storm claims 34 lives in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh

Intense heat conditions are expected to continue for another week till June 15, said the weather department.

Jun 08, 2019, 11:33 AM IST

At least 19 killed due to dust storm, lightning in Uttar Pradesh

Different parts of the state witnessed dust storms late on Thursday evening resulting in trees being uprooted and walls collapsing.

Jun 07, 2019, 13:56 PM IST

DNA: Non Stop News, April 19, 2019

This is a special segment which offers information about the important news stories of the day. Watch this video to know more.

Apr 19, 2019, 21:38 PM IST

Dust storm chokes North India; floods wreak havoc in northeast, rescue ops underway

Torrential rain and flood situation in northeast states wreaked havoc on Thursday with at least nine people losing their lives and thousands displaced.

Jun 15, 2018, 08:12 AM IST

Air India plane gets stranded in Delhi due to sandstorm in Chandigarh

Flight operations at Chandigarh airport have been suspended due to poor visibility.

Jun 14, 2018, 13:10 PM IST

Unprecedented gigantic dust storm on Mars could spell death for NASA's oldest rover Opportunity

NASA has declared a 'spacecraft emergency' due to the low levels of power.

Jun 14, 2018, 09:16 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh: MeT department issues thunderstorm, dust storm warning

The Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm, dust storm warning in parts of Uttar Pradesh for the next week. 

Jun 06, 2018, 14:32 PM IST

Dust storm accompanied with gusty winds 'very likely' in parts of UP

Indian Metrological Department on Monday predicted that thunderstorm is likely to hit parts of Uttar Pradesh in the next 24 hours.

Jun 04, 2018, 20:03 PM IST