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Yellow Rainy Sky Stuns Delhi-NCR Residents, Sparks Venus‑like Comparisons
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 05:38 AM
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Residents across Delhi-NCR reported a striking yellow hue in the sky during a rain shower, likening the view to the planet Venus.
A sudden change in colour painted the Delhi-NCR sky yellow as a rain shower moved across the region on Tuesday, leaving commuters and pedestrians visibly surprised. The unusual hue was captured in numerous social‑media posts, with many users describing the scene as reminiscent of the planet Venus.
Eyewitnesses said the yellow tint persisted throughout the downpour, making the usual grey monsoon clouds appear almost luminous. Local residents posted videos and photographs, prompting a flurry of online commentary about the rarity of such a phenomenon in the capital.
Meteorologists explained that a combination of dust particles lifted from the arid northwestern regions and the moisture in the rain can scatter sunlight in a way that produces a yellowish cast. While the exact cause of the vivid colour remains under observation, officials assured the public that the weather conditions posed no immediate health risk.
The Delhi government’s weather department is monitoring the situation and has advised citizens to stay updated through official channels as the monsoon season continues.
Eyewitnesses said the yellow tint persisted throughout the downpour, making the usual grey monsoon clouds appear almost luminous. Local residents posted videos and photographs, prompting a flurry of online commentary about the rarity of such a phenomenon in the capital.
Meteorologists explained that a combination of dust particles lifted from the arid northwestern regions and the moisture in the rain can scatter sunlight in a way that produces a yellowish cast. While the exact cause of the vivid colour remains under observation, officials assured the public that the weather conditions posed no immediate health risk.
The Delhi government’s weather department is monitoring the situation and has advised citizens to stay updated through official channels as the monsoon season continues.