Overview

• A severe dust storm struck Delhi-NCR on Friday evening, causing intense winds, heavy rain, and reduced visibility, resulting in widespread damage and disruptions.
• At least two fatalities and multiple injuries were reported due to building collapses and falling debris across the region.
• Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport remain affected, with over 498 flights delayed and more than 40 diverted as of Saturday evening.
• Power outages and urban infrastructure damage, including downed trees and power lines, disrupted daily life, with restoration efforts actively continuing.
• Authorities and airlines are working to normalize flight schedules, with passengers still facing delays and complaints of mismanagement and poor communication.