Two Dead, 23 Injured In Storm-Related Incidents In Delhi

At least two people were killed and 23 injured in storm-related incidents as strong winds uprooted trees, electricity poles and led to portions of walls collapsing across Delhi.

Power was also disrupted in many areas as the dust storm swept the national capital late Friday night. According to officials, they received 152 calls, including 130 made to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), regarding incidents of uprooting of trees, electricity poles and hoardings. They said 55 calls were also received about collapse of portions of buildings and structures in the city.

Additionally, the officials said that 202 calls were received regarding power disruptions during the storms in the national capital, the officials said.

Nine flights were also diverted at the Delhi airport late Friday evening due to bad weather, an official said.

There was also an incident where three people were injured after a huge signboard fell on two vehicles at Dwarka Mor area. Two of the three injured were occupants of an ambulance while the third was an auto rickshaw driver.

Police were called on the scene shortly after to rescue the injured individuals. A crane was used to clean up the aftermath. That incident, however, also lead to a major traffic jam being created between Uttam Nagar and Dwarka.

The Meteorological department had actually predicted such damage and had advised Delhi residents to advised caution against travelling outside. More on that can be read here:

A shuttering installed for the repairs for a building in Noida, Sector 58, also blew off. While the incident lead to any direct injuries, several cars were destroyed.