Dust storm and strong winds bring relief from heat in Delhi-NCR; 27 flights diverted

The dust storm pushed the temperature down by a few notches on what was a sultry day.

Light rain was witnessed in many areas. (IMAGE: ANI)

New Delhi: A dust storm, with winds gusting up to 70 kmph, hit the city this evening, bringing some relief from the searing heat.

Sky turns black as dust storm and strong winds hit parts of Delhi NCR.#dust #delhi #NCR pic.twitter.com/rQa18JRqhD

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The weatherman said light rain was witnessed in many areas. The dust storm pushed the temperature down by a few notches on what was a sultry day. The city recorded a high of 40.5 degrees Celsius and a low of 30 degrees Celsius, according to the MeT office. The humidity levels were recorded at 71 per cent.