Heavy rains with powerful storm lashes Delhi, Noida

Heavy downpour accompanied by powerful storm hits Delhi-NCR on Wednesday evening. While some trees uprooted in different regions, a huge hoarding collapsed on the Delhi Noida Direct (DND) flyway. 

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the change in the weather has been caused due to a cyclonic circulation over north Rajasthan. Earlier, the weather



department had said that Delhi-NCR will witness thunderstorm with light rain accompanied with gusty winds of speed 40-50 kmph. 

The Noida Traffic Police also informed on Twitter about the damage caused due to the gusty winds. A hoarding fell on the DND flyway, causing an obstruction on the route. The traffic police further advised travelers to take the alternative route.