Delhi was hit last night with sandstorm, hailstorm and intense rain last night. At least two people, including a man with disabilities, were killed and 11 others injured after a sudden sandstorm and heavy rain hit Delhi last night. The storm caused chaos across the city and nearby areas.
Delhi storm casualties
Around 7:50 pm, an electric pole collapsed near Lodhi Road flyover and fell on a man riding a tricycle. He was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead. His identity is not yet confirmed.
In Gokulpuri, northeast Delhi, a 22-year-old man named Azhar died after a tree fell on him. He was taken to hospital in critical condition but couldn’t survive.
Six people were injured in Mukherjee Nagar after a portion of an old overbridge grill collapsed.
In separate incidents, balconies collapsed in Kashmiri Gate and Mangolpuri, injuring five more.
Just now Delhi witnessed a massive dust storm followed by rain and hail. The power of nature is on full display #delhirain ⛈️
“From dust storm to heavy rain and hail – #Delhi‘s weather is going to change dramatically tonight 🌪⚡️#delhirain #DelhiWeather pic.twitter.com/FLatYfSEap
— Weatherman Uttam (@Gujarat_weather) May 21, 2025
Thunderstorms and dust storms coupled with heavy rain wreak havoc across Delhi-NCR, uprooting trees and mangling sign boards.#delhirain #DelhiWeather pic.twitter.com/duY0nhOhIs
— Mr. J (@LaughingDevil13) May 21, 2025
RRTS Delhi-meerut rapid metro #delhirain #newashoknagar pic.twitter.com/Xyj26M85Om
— मजाक़ तक (@imranSaifi96) May 17, 2025
Meanwhile, over 200 passengers on an IndiGo flight to Srinagar faced terrifying turbulence. The flight landed safely, but a viral photo showed damage to the aircraft’s nose.
Amazing work by pilots. The skill and raw talent saved 227 lives today. The damaged nose of Indigo’s plane today. pic.twitter.com/9Uxtff1Jno
— Vikrant (@Vikspeaks1) May 21, 2025