A helicopter carrying Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde was forced to make an emergency turnaround after encountering severe dust storm conditions near Kalyan. The flight crew managed a safe reroute and landed the aircraft in Juhu, with all passengers reported unharmed. Authorities are treating the incident as a weather-related close call and examining flight logs.
A massive dust storm struck Thane and nearby areas on Thursday evening, prompting a high alert across Mumbai and the broader region. Officials warn that heavy rain and lightning could follow, with the alert expected to impact conditions in the coming hour. Locals shared videos online, showing reduced visibility as the storm moved through the area.
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Rain, strong winds, and dust storms battered Chandigarh and parts of Punjab and Haryana on Sunday, sharply lowering temperatures. The disruptions triggered power outages, uprooted trees, and injured a local industrialist in Hoshiarpur. While the morning conditions brought chaos, skies cleared in the afternoon, bringing some relief from the heat.
New Delhi was hit by dust storms and high-speed winds on Monday night, even as it had been experiencing heatwave-like conditions. The sudden weather flip followed a yellow alert for thunderstorms and rain. Experts say a cyclonic circulation over Pakistan and Rajasthan brought dust and sand, with temperatures likely to cool until April 30.
A weather alert issued at 7 pm on April 27 warns that parts of Delhi and the NCR could see light rain or drizzle with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds within the next two hours. Winds are expected to reach 30–40 kmph in several areas, offering temporary respite from ongoing heat, but raising risks of sudden squalls and reduced visibility.
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