Dust Storm & Rain Pull Down Delhi Temperature, Airport Operations Hit. Thunderstorm Likely Today

Delhi Weather News: Delhi's maximum temperature dropped to 35.8°C on Friday, 3.8°C lower than Thursday. Check the IMD forecast for Saturday.

A sudden dust storm hit Delhi on Friday evening.

Source : PTI

Delhi Weather Today News: Delhi-NCR residents got some relief from the heat on Friday evening due to a dust storm and then rain. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more thunderstorms in Delhi on Saturday, April 12. According to the IMD, the maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to be around 35 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature around 20 degrees Celsius on Saturday.

The weather in Delhi changed suddenly on Friday due to strong winds, bringing relief from the intense heatwave that had been baking the national capital for the past few days. The maximum temperature in the national capital on Friday was recorded at 35.8 degrees Celsius, which was 3.8 degrees lower than Thursday's maximum temperature. On Thursday, the maximum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 39.6 degrees Celsius.

Crazy wx! Gale and dust-storms at Dwarka, New Delhi.

Heard from a friend at IGI airport, his aircraft was moving and guess what, he’s still on ground. You can imagine the wind speed then. #delhirain #delhiweather pic.twitter.com/BIOdq0bOq7

— Anirban 👨‍💻✈️ (@blur_pixel) April 11, 2025

Delhi experienced a dust storm and strong winds on Friday evening, and the Meteorological Department has warned of adverse weather in the coming days. An 'orange alert' has been issued for the Delhi-NCR region.

Due to the bad weather in Delhi, the routes of more than 15 flights were diverted at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday evening.

धूल भरी आंधी नई दिल्ली रेलवे स्टेशन में ...#Delhirains #Delhi#Delhirain @SkymetWeather @Mpalawat pic.twitter.com/6sWM5a3x65

— Gaurav (@I_gaurav_) April 11, 2025

Airport And Flight Operations Hit

Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), the airport operator, said in a post on 'X' at 7:15 pm, "Some flights at Delhi Airport have been affected due to bad weather in Delhi. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest information on flights."

The airline 'Indigo' said that dust storms are occurring in Delhi and Jaipur, affecting aircraft movement, and therefore may cause disruption to air traffic.

#6ETravelAdvisory: For the latest updates on your flight status, please visit: https://t.co/ll3K8PwtRV. If your flight is cancelled, you can explore alternate flight options or claim a refund here: https://t.co/51Q3oUe0lP pic.twitter.com/Y33ary3qxw

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) April 11, 2025

Many passengers complained that flights were delayed and some airlines allegedly did not inform their flyers how long would it take or what was causing the delay.

Flight Indigo 6E2397 jammu To delhi experiencing a dust storm, affecting takeoffs and landings and potentially causing air traffic congestion at delhi airport we are diverted to jaipur after long 4 hrs waiting to land at delhi now waiting in aircraft at jaipur airport for… pic.twitter.com/2GDeO19UK1

— Dr. Safeer Choudhary (@aapkasafeer) April 11, 2025

Some passengers posted on X that the affected flyers even protested at the airport.

Confusing n chaotic situation at @DelhiAirport. Flight delays are common, but the lack of information is surprising. @airindia is understaffed n unable to communicate d exact timings or even the locations of flights. Mini protests at many gates. Staff are helpless and clueless.

— Balla Satish-బళ్ల సతీశ్ (@ballasatish) April 11, 2025

Heatwave Alert In Delhi

While the temperature has come down due to the rain and storm, the relief will be short-lived. Delhi-NCR's temperature will rise again in a few days and heat wave conditions are likely to be back.

According to the IMD, April 16 and 17 will see the temperature rise by several degrees to 40-42 degrees Celsius. A yellow heat wave alert has been issued for these two days. A heatwave alert is issued when the temperature departure from normal is more than 4.5 degrees Celsius or when the maximum temperature is above 45 degrees Celsius.