Dust storm in Delhi-NCR; rains cool down temperature

A dust storm engulfed Delhi-NCR on Wednesday (June 10) after a sizzling heatwave. The national capital, however, is also lashed with rain showers after the dust storm.

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New Delhi: A dust storm engulfed Delhi-NCR on Wednesday (June 10) after a sizzling heatwave. Thunderstorm with light rain accompanied with gusty winds of the speed of 40-50 kmph occurred over the Delhi-NCR

The dust storm followed by rains has led to a decline in the mercury level in the Delhi-NCR. The rains in Delhi-NCR also contributed to a change in the weather patterns, bringing relief from the humid summer. 

India Meteorological Department (IMD) earlier forecasted that humidity and heat will persist throughout the week. From Saturday, the weather is expected to change. There will be some relief on Sunday also, but heat and humidity will continue.

The next week, however, is likely to witness rain.  From June 15, the maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to gradually reach around 35 and 26 degrees Celsius, said the IMD. The change in weather will give relief to people from both heat and humidity. 

Notably, South West Monsoon is likely to reach Delhi by the last week of this month. The IMD has forecasted its arrival in the Delhi-NCR by June 27.