Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 05:21pm on 21 May 2025,Wednesday Weather & Environment
On May 21, 2025, Delhi experienced a severe dust storm followed by heavy rain and hail, leading to significant disruptions. Between 7:45 pm and 8:45 pm, at least 10 flights were diverted—primarily to Jaipur and one to Mumbai—and over 50 flights were delayed due to wind shear and intense rainfall. Wind speeds peaked at 74 km/h around 8 pm, causing temperatures in Palam to plummet from 37°C to 23°C within an hour. The India Meteorological Department attributed the sudden weather change to a cyclonic circulation over Haryana, embedded in an east-west trough from Punjab to Bangladesh, with moisture from both the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. (PC: Mint & The Indian Express)
