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Rain, thunderstorm hit parts of city

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May 18, 2025

A spell of turbulent weather continued to impact Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Saturday, with powerful dust storms and strong winds causing widespread disruption.

- IFRAH MUFTI @ New Delhi

Rain, thunderstorm hit parts of city

For the third consecutive day, the region experienced intense weather conditions, leading to property damage, uprooted trees, and major traffic disruptions.

In Noida, heavy rainfall accompanied by gusty winds caused significant damage. Several trees were uprooted across various sectors, with some falling onto parked vehicles.

At the New Ashok Nagar station, part of the tin roof of the Rapid Rail Metro (RRTS) shed was damaged due to the intense windstorm. In an official statement, RRTS authorities confirmed that operations at the station were temporarily suspended as a safety precaution.

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