A surprise dust storm shrouds Delhi-NCR, blamed on western disturbance
A surprise dust storm swept across Delhi-NCR on Friday, making the air thick and cutting down visibility.
Weather experts say it is all thanks to a western disturbance and other factors (basically, a weather system from the Mediterranean that can bring quick changes like this as it heads toward northern India).
Strong winds carry dust into Delhi
Strong winds (up to 50km/h) from the Thar Desert, Balochistan, and central Pakistan carried huge amounts of dust into the city.
With no recent rain to keep the soil settled, loose particles were easily picked up and spread around.
IMD warns Delhi of dust storms
The IMD has warned there could be more dust storms in the coming days, but some rain might help clear things up soon.
This whole episode is a reminder of how weather systems far away can quickly mess with Delhi's air quality and visibility.