Power out, trees uprooted, banners toppled: How massive storm hit Delhi
Many areas experienced power outages across Delhi-NCR due to the sudden weather change. Traffic snarls were reported on major stretches, including the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, Kalindi Kunj border, and DND Flyway.NOIDA WELCOME BOARD COLLAPSED, TREES UPROOTEDThe intense wind and rain led to infrastructure damage, including fallen trees and overhead electric (OHE) line disturbances.The Noida Welcome Board also collapsed under the force of the wind, while trees and banners fell at multiple spots, leading to severe traffic jams. Meanwhile, a large tree crashed onto a car at Copernicus Marg, near India Gate. The driver is safe.
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METRO DELAYED, SERVICES HALTEDDelhi Metro services were significantly affected, particularly on the Red, Yellow, and Pink Lines. Service was halted temporarily at several stations including Shaheed Nagar, Jahangirpuri, and Nizamuddin.At Mayur Vihar Phase 1, over 30 minutes delay was reported as commuters crowded the station. While Pink Line services resumed by 9:18 PM, disruptions on the Red and Yellow Lines persisted late into the evening.The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) confirmed that the issues stemmed from fallen objects and damage to the OHE system, and teams were working swiftly to restore full services.Inputs from Amit Bhardwaj, Piyush Mishra, Arun Tyagi and BhupendraTune InMust Watch
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