Delhi's 'Weather Whiplash': From May-Like Heat to March Storms

• North India experiences dramatic shift from record-breaking, May-like heat to widespread thunderstorms and squalls in March.
• Unprecedented heat (5-7°C above norm) created a low-pressure zone, destabilizing the atmosphere for violent reactions.
• Arrival of a Western Disturbance clashing with hot, dry air triggers intense squalls, dust storms, and patchy rain.
• IMD alert warns of 40-50 km/h winds, visibility drop, and lightning, posing risks to infrastructure and commuters.
• Wheat crop in 'grain-filling' stage faces threat from hailstorms and strong winds causing 'lodging,' impacting yield.