IMD Weather Alert: The dust storm that came late on Friday night shook the capital Delhi. Trees were uprooted at many places due to the storm. Due to which traffic was also affected, while electricity was also cut at many places.
The dust storm that came late on Friday night shook the capital Delhi. Trees were uprooted at many places due to the storm. Due to which traffic was also affected, while electricity was also cut at many places. The wind speed in Palam center was up to 92 kilometers per hour.
Strong wind and light rain possible for two days
There are chances of light rain with strong wind in the capital during the next two days. Due to this, the temperature will drop and people will get relief from the heat. The weather has also issued a yellow alert for two days. Due to western disturbance, changes will now be seen in the northern part of the country. Due to this, activities like snowfall, heavy rains may occur in the Himalayan regions.
At the same time, the dust storm that came on Friday night engulfed most parts of Delhi. Due to the dust coming with the strong wind and the garbage flying along with it, it became difficult for two-wheeler riders especially to walk on the road. People stopped their vehicles and stood on the roadside, while there were reports of trees falling at some places including Connaught Place. Traffic was affected due to falling of trees in Burari area also. Electricity was also cut at many places.
Work will stop at polluting sites
Let us tell you that work will be stopped at construction and demolition sites that generate dust. The Central Air Quality Management Commission has issued guidelines in this regard for all NCRs. Large scale construction work is going on in the area.
In view of the prevention of pollution here, the Commission has already given instructions to register construction-demolition sites larger than five thousand square meters on the web portal. Dust control measures have also been called for. Despite this, many construction sites have neither been registered nor are dust control measures being implemented.
