A sudden hailstorm swept parts of Delhi on Tuesday evening, bringing heavy rain and brief relief after scorching early summer temperatures near 40°C. Areas such as Dwarka reported hail and steady rainfall, with videos spreading online as conditions changed quickly. The IMD had issued orange and yellow alerts for thunderstorms, gusty winds, and more wet spells ahead.
Delhi-NCR is bracing for worsening weather, with the NDMA warning of a very high chance of moderate thunderstorms in parts of Uttar Pradesh. The alert flags lightning, light to moderate rainfall and hailstorms, with wind speeds potentially reaching 40–60 km/h. Commuters in Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad are urged to stay alert over the next three hours.
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A violent hailstorm hit Bengaluru on Wednesday evening, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, traffic snarls and damage across the city. In the middle of it, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad was seen stepping out of his car, collecting hailstones and even tasting one, then sharing the playful moment online. The clip went viral for its unexpected charm.
Devastating rains and hailstorms hit Bengaluru on Wednesday evening, killing 10 people as uprooted trees, flooded roads, and collapsed structures wreaked havoc. The storm triggered major traffic chaos and widespread disruption across the city. Officials have issued a rain alert for the next three days, urging residents to stay cautious as conditions may worsen.
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