A powerful early morning storm in Delhi turned tragic on Friday as four members of a family—including a 26-year-old woman and her three children—were killed when a neem tree fell on a tubewell room in Kharkhari Canal village, Dwarka.
According to Delhi Police, the incident occurred due to strong winds accompanying the heavy rainfall that hit parts of the national capital. The family was taking shelter inside a tubewell room on their farmland when the tree collapsed.
The deceased were identified as Jyoti, 26, and her three children. Her husband, Ajay, was rescued with minor injuries and is currently recovering.
Emergency services including the police and fire brigade rushed to the site and helped pull the victims from the debris. They were transported to RTR Hospital in Jafferpur Kalan, where Jyoti and her children were declared dead on arrival.
Delhi Weather Chaos: Alerts and Disruptions
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a weather alert earlier today, warning residents of severe thunderstorms and strong winds across Delhi-NCR. The advisory urged people to:
- Stay indoors
- Avoid sheltering under trees or near unstable structures
- Unplug electrical appliances
- Stay away from water bodies and metal objects
The weather also caused heavy waterlogging and traffic congestion across multiple areas in Delhi.
Flight Operations Affected at Delhi Airport
The Delhi Airport authorities confirmed that several flights were delayed due to the storm. A statement on X read:
“Due to inclement weather conditions and thunderstorms in Delhi, some flights have been impacted… Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information.”
Authorities have urged citizens to stay alert as more storms are expected in the coming days.