Not just Bengaluru, even Delhi battles nature's fury as sudden storm claims 5 lives

It’s not just the Silicon City of Bengaluru witnessing the wrath of nature, the national capital, Delhi, along with the National Capital Region (NCR), experienced a sudden and intense storm that led to widespread destruction and tragic loss of life.

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Heavy hailstorms accompanied by strong winds swept across various parts of Delhi and NCR, toppling trees and electric poles. At least five people have lost their lives due to storm-related incidents, with many others injured. In one incident near Lodhi Road, a rickshaw was crushed when an electric pole fell on it, killing the driver. In Gokulpuri, a man named Azhar died after a tree collapsed on him during the storm. Another casualty was reported near Hapur Chungi, where a motorcyclist was killed as a tree fell on his vehicle. Two more fatalities occurred in different parts of the NCR.

Reports indicate that at least 11 people sustained injuries due to falling debris and other storm-related accidents.

After several days of temperatures soaring above 40°C, #DelhiNCR witnessed a sudden change in weather.

Various parts were hit by dust storms, thunderstorms, and rainfall, offering some relief from the intense heat.

Visuals from #Noida-Greater Noida Expressway@timesofindiapic.twitter.com/UBFbHPx0c5

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After several days of temperatures soaring above 40°C, #DelhiNCR witnessed a sudden change in weather.

Various parts were hit by dust storms, thunderstorms, and rainfall, offering some relief from the intense heat.

Visuals from #Noida-Greater Noida Expressway@timesofindiapic.twitter.com/UBFbHPx0c5

— sustainme.in®️ (@sustainme_in) May 21, 2025

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Earlier in the day, Delhi recorded a scorching temperature of 50.2°C. However, the weather changed drastically with hailstorms and winds reaching speeds of up to 79 km/h, leaving residents stunned and scrambling for shelter. Visuals from the city showed people holding onto poles and taking cover along roadsides to avoid being blown away.

The storm caused significant damage, including fallen trees, downed electric poles, and disrupted power supply in many areas. Vehicles were trapped under uprooted trees, and signboards near toll booths were blown away. The sudden weather shift has been attributed to disturbances in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).