Thunderstorms hit Delhi-NCR second day in a row; netizens share views on X amid plummeting temperature | Watch videos

Delhi and the National Capital Region were hit by intense thunderstorms and dust storms on Friday, mere hours after the India Meterological Department had warned of the change in weather.

"Recent Delhi RADAR Animation taken at 0415 PM IST today shows approach of moderate to intense thunderstorm and associated cloud mass currently located over Haryana with eastward movement," IMD noted in a post in X.

Recent Delhi RADAR Animation taken at 0415 PM IST today shows approach of moderate to intense thunderstorm and associated cloud mass currently located over Haryana with eastward movement.#imd #WeatherUpdate #mausam #delhi #haryana #Rainfall #thunderstorms #hailstorm… pic.twitter.com/nFarqcTCJl

— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) April 11, 2025

This marks the second such incident in the past twenty four hours. Rains and thunderstorms accompanied by sand storms had hit parts of Delhi and NCR on Thursday evening, bringing temperatures in the intense summer-hit National Capital Region down.

Delhi thunderstorms: Netizens share views on X
Netizens were quick to capture the changing weather on thier phones and posted their experience in the National Capital Region amidst the plummeting temperatures on social media platform X.

One account on the platform claimed that Gurugram was hit by 'intense storms'.

"Delhi NCR is under a heavy dust storm! Visuals from Old Gurugram — very intense dust storm hits Gurugram. Stay safe everyone!" it noted.

Delhi NCR is under a heavy dust storm! Visuals from Old Gurugram — very intense dust storm hits Gurugram. Stay safe everyone! #Gurugram #Gurgaon #DustStorm #DelhiNCR #WeatherAlert #DustStormAlert #BreakingNews #Haryana #Storm #delhi pic.twitter.com/8OVJ0mFrVA

— Infra Talks (@InfraTalksYT) April 11, 2025

Others shared similar instances, noting that the 'storms were dangerous'.

दिनांक 11 अप्रैल 2025 DELHI NCR में धूल भरी आंधी का भयंकर मंजर दूर दूर तक कुछ नजर नहीं आ रहा है pic.twitter.com/nhkqvWe5my

— k singh (@Kuldeep31178360) April 11, 2025

Delhi NCR में चली धूल भरी आंधी, आंधी के साथ तूफान के आने की आशंका गाड़ियों की स्पीड पर लगे ब्रेक pic.twitter.com/sNRlCBCcWV

— Raajesh Khatri (@KhatriRajeesh) April 11, 2025

Second such weather event in 24 hours
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed a sudden change in weather on Thursday, as moderate rainfall and thunderstorms swept through several parts of the city, offering much-needed relief from the ongoing heat, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The evening brought an intense dust storm, accompanied by dark clouds, reducing visibility across areas like Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad. Visuals from these regions showed hazy skies just before the downpour began.

Rainfall was reported in key areas including Kartavya Path, Mathura Road, Delhi University, Civil Lines, and around the Red Fort. Several parts of Noida and Ghaziabad in the NCR also experienced showers, coupled with strong, gusty winds.

The rain arrived after days of uncomfortably warm weather, including particularly warm nights. On Wednesday night, Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 25.9°C — nearly six degrees above normal and the highest of the season so far. Notably, in both 2024 and 2023, April’s nighttime temperatures had not crossed the 25°C mark.

Despite the showers, the air quality remained a concern. As per data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 243 on Thursday morning, placing it in the 'poor' category.