A strong dust storm hit Delhi and nearby areas on Friday evening. Sadly, one person died when a wall of a building under construction fell down. The storm caused many flights to be delayed or diverted at Delhi Airport, and trees were knocked down in various places across Delhi NCR.
Before the storm, the weather department had warned that there would be thunderstorms and cloudy skies on Friday. The temperature in Delhi dropped, with a high of 35.8 degrees Celsius and a low of 22.8 degrees Celsius, according to the Safdarjung observatory.
The weather is expected to remain similar on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a partly cloudy sky with light rain. Thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds, reaching speeds of 20-30 kmph and gusting up to 40 kmph, might also occur.
By Sunday, the sky is expected to clear, but heatwaves could return by April 16.
Weather Updates for Saturday Across India
Heavy rain is likely at some places in West Bengal, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya. Other parts of India might face thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds as well. The IMD warns of lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph in areas like western Madhya Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal, and parts of northeastern states such as Nagaland and Manipur.
Some areas in Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Andhra Pradesh may experience lightning. A dust storm could also hit certain regions of Rajasthan.
Death Toll in Bihar Rises
In Bihar, the death toll has reached 61 after 25 people died from lightning and other weather-related incidents. Most of the deaths occurred due to hailstorms and rain, while 22 were caused by lightning. The Nalanda district had the highest number of fatalities at 23, followed by Bhojpur with six deaths, and four each in Siwan, Gaya, Patna, and Sheikhpura.
Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced that families of the victims will receive compensation of Rs 4 lakh each.
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