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In Pics | Dust storm leaves Mumbai reeling

The sudden onset of a dust storm on May 13 brought several aspects of Mumbai's daily life to a standstill. The storm was accompanied by rain and gusty winds. At least fourteen people were killed and over 80 were injured when a billboard collapsed as a result. Rescue workers are searching for more survivors trapped under the debris. As the city gradually recovers from the aftermath of the storm, here are some pictures that narrate the scale of destruction.

14 May 2024, 05:47 IST

In Pics | Dust storm leaves Mumbai reeling

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In Pics | Dust storm leaves Mumbai reeling

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In Pics | Dust storm leaves Mumbai reeling

14 May 2024, 05:47 IST

Dust storm reduces visibility, worsens AQI in Delhi-NCR; See Pics

Strong winds have been prevailing over Delhi-NCR since midnight, affecting air quality as well as reducing visibility across Delhi-NCR. According to experts, the dust present over Delhi is due to the cyclonic circulation prevailing over Rajasthan and the impact would be seen for the next 3-4 days in phases.

16 May 2023, 10:31 IST

Dust storm reduces visibility, worsens AQI in Delhi-NCR; See Pics

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Dust storm reduces visibility, worsens AQI in Delhi-NCR; See Pics

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Dust storm reduces visibility, worsens AQI in Delhi-NCR; See Pics

16 May 2023, 10:31 IST

US: 6 killed in 100-car pileup caused by dust storm

Some 40-60 passenger vehicles, along with 30 commercial vehicles, crashed in Illinois 'due to excessive winds blowing dirt from farm fields across the highway'

02 May 2023, 03:24 IST

Six killed in massive 100-car pileup in US after dust storm

Six killed in massive 100-car pileup in US after dust storm

US: 6 killed in 100-car pileup caused by dust storm

02 May 2023, 03:24 IST

In Pics| Sandstorm shrouds Middle East in orange haze, disrupts normal life

A sandstorm blanketed parts of the Middle East, including Iraq, Syria and Iran, sending people to hospitals and disrupting flights in some places. It was the latest in a series of unprecedented nearly back-to-back sandstorms this year that have bewildered residents and raised alarm among experts and officials, who blame climate change and poor governmental regulations.

24 May 2022, 12:47 IST

In Pics| Sandstorm shrouds Middle East in orange haze, disrupts normal life

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In Pics| Sandstorm shrouds Middle East in orange haze, disrupts normal life

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In Pics| Sandstorm shrouds Middle East in orange haze, disrupts normal life

24 May 2022, 12:47 IST

Dust storm, strong winds hit Delhi

26 April 2022, 05:55 IST

Dust storm, strong winds hit Delhi

Dust storm, strong winds hit Delhi

Dust storm, strong winds hit Delhi

26 April 2022, 05:55 IST

Flights cancelled in China due to heavy sandstorm

Such storms used to occur regularly in the springtime as sand from western deserts blew eastwards, affecting areas as far as northern Japan

15 March 2021, 05:01 IST

Flights cancelled during China's worst sandstorm in decades

Flights cancelled during China's worst sandstorm in decades

Flights cancelled in China due to heavy sandstorm

15 March 2021, 05:01 IST

Rain, dust storm brings dip in mercury in Rajasthan

People at various places in Rajasthan woke up to dust storms and thundershower on Wednesday morning, which was...

09 November 2018, 11:27 IST

Rain, dust storm brings dip in mercury in Rajasthan

Rain, dust storm brings dip in mercury in Rajasthan

Rain, dust storm brings dip in mercury in Rajasthan

09 November 2018, 11:27 IST

Delhi to have tree wall to shield it from dust storms

The national capital Territory of Delhi is to have a wall of nearly 31 lakh native

21 September 2018, 11:51 IST

Delhi to have tree wall to shield it from dust storms

Delhi to have tree wall to shield it from dust storms

Delhi to have tree wall to shield it from dust storms

21 September 2018, 11:51 IST

Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, flights diverted

A dust storm accompanied by squall today hit the national capital after a scorching hot morning bringing down the mercury.

21 September 2018, 11:51 IST

Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, flights diverted

Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, flights diverted

Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, flights diverted

21 September 2018, 11:51 IST

NASA's Curiosity captures photos of Mars dust storm

NASA's Curiosity rover has beamed back pictures of a dust storm that has engulfed much of Mars over the last two weeks and prompted NASA's Opportunity rover to suspend science operations, the US space agency said today.

21 June 2018, 08:09 IST

NASA's Curiosity captures photos of Mars dust storm

NASA's Curiosity captures photos of Mars dust storm

NASA's Curiosity captures photos of Mars dust storm

21 June 2018, 08:09 IST