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Thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR cause significant temperature drops; air and road traffic are disrupted

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Thunderstorms in Delhi-NCR cause significant temperature drops; air and road traffic are disrupted

Huge thunderstorms and heavy rains pounded Delhi-NCR on Monday morning, causing a temperature drop of over 11 degrees in less than 1.5 hours and disrupting air and road traffic. Waterlogging and blackouts were reported in several parts of the National Capital Region. At Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, around 100 flights were reported to be delayed, with 19 flights being diverted.

1. Heavy rain on Monday morning brings welcome relief to the national capital and nearby cities after the city set a new record with a day’s high of 49 degrees in Mungeshpur, near the Haryana border, last week.

2. In some parts of the national capital, roads were blocked by falling trees, and traffic was clogged during morning rush hour. Traffic jams were also reported in Gurugram.

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3. Air traffic was disrupted as well. “Flight operations at @DelhiAirport are affected due to bad weather,” the Delhi International Airport Limited had tweeted earlier. Passengers should contact the airline directly for the most up-to-date flight information. #Rain #BadWeather (sic)”.

4. According to the Delhi airport’s website, bad weather and other issues caused over 40 departure flights to be delayed. Around 18 arrival flights were also delayed, with two flights being cancelled, according to the news agency ANI.

5. Between 5:40 and 7 a.m. on Monday, the temperature dropped 11 degrees Celsius. On Monday, Mahesh Palawat, vice president of private weather agency Skymet, tweeted that the national capital set a new record: “Delhi recorded 17.2 degree minimum temperature today on May 23.” May saw its lowest level in a decade. On May 2nd, 1982 (sic), a temperature of 15.2 degrees was set.

6. During thunderstorms, the IMD (India Meteorological Department) predicted wind speeds of 60 to 90 km/h.

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7. “A dust storm/thunderstorm with rain (followed by rain) and gusty winds of 50-70 km/h will occur over and adjacent areas of Narnaul (Haryana) Milak, Bareilly, Sahaswan, Kasganj, Sikandra Rao, Raya, Mathura, Jalesar, Etah, Sadabad, Tundla, Agra, Firozaba, Narora, Gabhana, Jattari, Atrauli, Khair,

8. “Light to moderate intensity rain and gusty winds of 30-40 km/h will continue to fall over Gannaur and the surrounding areas.” During the next two hours, Sonipat, Kharkhoda (Haryana), Gangoh, Deoband, Nazibabad, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, Kandhla, Bijnaur, Khatauli, Sakoti Tanda, Hastinapur, Chandpur, Baraut, Daurala, Bagpat, and Khekra (U.P.) will be affected,” it added.

9. Parts of Delhi-NCR have experienced power outages.

10. Following a period of extreme heat, people on social media applauded the change in weather.

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KKR issue clarification on viral Kuldeep Yadav slapping Rinku Singh moment with fresh video

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KKR issue clarification on viral Kuldeep Yadav slapping Rinku Singh moment with fresh video

A shocking clip went viral on social media after Delhi Capitals lost their second consecutive game at home against Kolkata Knight Riders. DC spinner Kuldeep Yadav was caught on live TV slapping KKR batter Rinku Singh twice after the game. The clip shows Kuldeep, Rinku, and a few other players sharing a laugh after the game. Kuldeep then slapped Rinku, likely playful.

Manner, but it did not sit well with the latter. Rinku was left embarrassed and shocked at the sight. Kuldeep then slapped him again, this time, leaving him enraged as he had a word with his India teammate. The context behind Kuldeep’s act remains unknown, and fans on social media have called it his “worst behavior” and called for BCCI to “ban” him. The incident.

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Sparked controversy and speculation on social media Kolkata, April 30, 2025 — Following a day of intense backlash and speculation surrounding a viral video where Kuldeep Yadav appeared to slap Rinku Singh twice during a live broadcast, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) issued an influence millions,” said cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle. “There’s a thin line between. official clarification late Tuesday evening, releasing a new behind-the-scenes video to address.

The incident, which took place during a post-match interview after the IPL 2025 game between Delhi Capitals and KKR, sparked social media fury, with many fans demanding disciplinary action against Kuldeep. The visuals showed the left-arm spinner walking up to Rinku Singh and slapping him twice in quick succession the second slap drawing a visibly.

The controversy and calm public outrage.stunned and displeased reaction from the KKR star. The clip went viral, drawing criticism and questions about player conduct on national This may have been a joke, but there needs to be an understanding of optics. Live sports television However, in their official statement, KKR clarified that the moment was taken “out of context” and that both players are long-time friends engaging in “harmless banter.”

KKR’s Statement and Video Release

In a post shared on social media platforms, KKR wrote There’s more to the story than meets the eye. Friends on and off the field — Kuldeep and Rinku share a close bond, and what appeared to be aggressive was nothing more than playful teasing. Here’s the full clip for context The franchise attached a longer, unedited video showing the two players laughing.

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The video appears to support KKR’s claim that the incident was light-hearted and not malicious, although some fans continue to debate whether the act was appropriate for a live telecast and joking both before and after the slapping moment. In the extended footage, Rinku is seen smiling and lightly pushing Kuldeep back after the second slap, with both players sharing a brief hug and continuing their chat casually with the media team.

Rinku and Kuldeep Speak Out

Adding to the clarification, Rinku Singh posted on Instagram banter and discomfort Former cricketer Aakash Chopra echoed a similar the takeaway should be more about self-awareness on public platforms Bhai hai mera, sab mazaak tha doston! Don’t believe everything you see in a 5-second clip. Chill karo Kuldeep is like a brother, it was all a joke, friends! Don’t believe.

Mixed Reactions from Fans and Experts

While many fans expressed relief at the clarification, others continued to stress the also responded via X (formerly Twitter) everything you see in a short clip “When your brother plays for the other team, you tease him a little! Love you, Rinku! Good game, bro to
importance of maintaining professionalism on live broadcasts, even among close friend.

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