IMD issues red alert for Delhi-NCR as dust storm, thunderstorm with gusty winds up to 100 km/h set to hit parts of North India, urging people to stay indoors.
IMD sounds alarm for Delhi-NCR
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR and nearby regions, warning of severe weather conditions in the next few hours. People living in Delhi, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Rajasthan have been asked to stay alert and take precautions.
According to IMD, a strong dust storm followed by a thunderstorm is expected to hit the region. The storm will bring gusty winds blowing at speeds between 60 and 100 kilometres per hour. Light to moderate rainfall and lightning are also likely in many parts.
The red alert is for the next three hours, and the IMD has listed several areas that will be affected. In Haryana, towns such as Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Panipat, Hissar, Jind, Sonipat, Rohtak, Bhiwani, Jhajjar, Rewari, Mahendragarh, Palwal, and Nuh are under watch.
In Uttar Pradesh, cities including Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, and Baghpat may experience rough weather. Parts of Rajasthan like Alwar, Bhiwadi, Jhunjhunu, Pilani, and Kotputli have also been included in the warning zone.
The IMD has advised people to stay indoors, avoid stepping out unnecessarily, and
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