Heat, instability, 128kmph winds: Science behind string of dust storms hitting Delhi-NCR
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Summary
A pre-monsoon storm speeds up to 128 km/hr. Trees were uprooted, roads were blocked, and most of this destruction arrived with almost no rain.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right