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Hailstorm hits parts of Delhi, Noida; throws traffic out of gear

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Noida, March 12: A hailstorm hit the National Capital and adjacent Noida on Saturday morning, throwing the traffic out of gear. The hailstorm followed the heavy rain in the National Capital on Friday evening.

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Posted by NDTV onFriday, March 11, 2016

The city witnessed severe traffic jams following the hailstorm that started around 9 am and continued for about 20 minutes. There was also light rain on Saturday morning.

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Sources in the Indian Meteorological Department said the city received just over 9 mm of rainfall by 8.30 am. The Met department also predicted more hailstorm, rain and thundershowers on Saturday afterniin.

The rain also initially disrupted the three-day World Culture Festival organised by the Art Of Living Foundation which started on Friday.

People at the event were seen running for shelters as the rain came in.

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