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Rain likely in Delhi, IMD issues alert for dust storm, thunderstorm

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The India Meteorological Department has issued ‘orange’ and ‘yellow’ alerts for thunderstorm, dust storms and rain in different parts of Delhi on Tuesday.

An ‘orange’ alert, which means “be prepared”, has been sounded for southwest area of the city, with IMD authorities warning of thunderstorms accompanied by winds reaching up to 60 kmph, along with the possibility of lightning and brief spells of rain.

A ‘yellow’ alert has been issued for parts of northwest, west Delhi, north Delhi, south Delhi and southeast Delhi, signalling the likelihood of thunderstorms and gusty winds, while advising residents to remain cautious.

Experts said the national capital should also brace for dust storms in the coming days, attributing the changing conditions to a cyclonic circulation prevailing over central Pakistan and adjoining regions of Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab.

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The system, according to experts, is likely to transport dust from the desert regions of Rajasthan towards the national capital.

The changing weather pattern is expected to bring short-term relief from heat but may also result in sudden changes in wind conditions and air quality across the city.

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