Delhi Weather: Delhi-NCR residents woke up to hazy skies and dust-laden winds today as a powerful dust storm swept across the region, reducing visibility and pushing air quality levels higher.
Weather experts say the sudden weather shift, which also brought gusty winds and scattered rain in some areas, to a combination of regional and atmospheric factors.
#WATCH | Delhi: The national capital experiences a severe dust storm that has significantly reduced visibility across the city.
— ANI (@ANI) April 3, 2026
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rain warning for severe weather across North and West India on April 3. States including Delhi, Punjab, and Maharashtra may experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hail.
( IMD, Delhi )
In addition, the IMD has issued a yellow alert for Saturday, indicating a change in conditions. Winds could reach 20 to 40 km/h, potentially causing temperatures to drop. This pattern is expected to last until April 8.
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Thunderstorms are predicted in Delhi-NCR on April 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8, suggesting that the region may see rainfall across five days.
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The IMD reports that a new western disturbance may become active in northwestern India, affecting the capital as well. Maximum temperatures could increase slightly by 1-2 degrees C in the next 24 hours.
Earlier on Thursday, the capital saw temperatures rise, with maximum temperatures increasing by 3-4 degrees C and minimum temperatures climbing by 2-3 degrees C.