Dust storms, thunderstorms lash several parts of Haryana; red alert issued

Chandigarh: Dust storms and thunderstorms swept across multiple districts in Haryana on Saturday night, affecting regions including Hisar, Fatehabad, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Jind, Kurukshetra, and Panchkula. Thunderstorms also hit Rohtak, Karnal, Jhajjar, and Dabwali in Sirsa district.

The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for rain and thunderstorms in several districts, including Gurugram, Mahendragarh, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Rewari, Jhajjar, Rohtak, Hisar, Fatehabad, Jind, Sonipat, Panipat, and Kaithal, valid until 1:28 am. Wind speeds are expected to range between 60 to 80 km/h.

According to the department, the storm originated in Pakistan and entered India through Punjab.

The winds that are currently affecting Haryana travelled via Rajasthan before reaching the state.