By Staff Reporter
New Delhi : Strong winds, dust storms, and heavy rain swept across Delhi and the NCR on Friday morning, delaying around 120 flights.
In a tragic rain-related incident in Delhi’s Dwarka, four people — a woman and her three children — were killed and one person injured after strong winds caused a neem tree to collapse onto a tubewell room at a farm in Kharkhari Canal village.
With assistance from the police and fire brigade, the victims were rescued from the debris and taken to RTR Hospital in Jafferpur Kalan, where all four were pronounced dead.
The deceased have been identified as Jyoti, 26, and her three children. The injured person, Ajay—Jyoti’s husband—sustained minor injuries, according to Delhi Police.
Police said they received a PCR call regarding the collapse of a tubewell room.
Earlier today, heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi in the early hours, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions across many areas of the national capital.
IMD issues alert, warns of strong winds
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert, warning of severe weather conditions across Delhi-NCR and urging residents to stay safe.
According to the advisory, people are advised to remain indoors and avoid travel unless necessary. The IMD also recommends seeking shelter in a safe location, avoiding trees and exposed concrete structures, and unplugging electrical and electronic devices to prevent damage or injury. Additionally, residents are urged to stay away from water bodies and avoid contact with conductive objects.
