India, June 9 -- Strong dust storms hit Delhi on Tuesday evening, even as the India Meteorological Department sounded red and orange alerts across the , even as dust storms hit the National Capital in the evening.

The weather department has predicted moderate rain along with severe thunderstorms for South Delhi, South East Delhi, South West Delhi, New Delhi and North West Delhi, according to its nowcast warning. Moderate rain along with moderate thunderstorms are expected in North Delhi, North West Delhi, Central Delhi, East Delhi, North East Delhi and Shahadara.

However, a significant shift in weather is expected for the larger part of north India. While the region is currently under a heatwave warning for isolated pockets, a fresh Wes...