Massive Dust Storms Trigger Red Alert Across Rajasthan, Winds Touch 100 kmph
Rajasthan issued Red Alerts after a strong Western Disturbance triggered dust storms, rain and winds of up to 100 kmph across Jaipur, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bikaner, Nagaur and other districts.
Jaipur: A strong Western Disturbance triggered widespread sandstorms, rain, hail and powerful winds across Rajasthan on Saturday, prompting authorities to issue a Red Alert in several districts. The severe weather disrupted normal life, uprooted trees, affected power supply and reduced visibility across many parts of the state. The Meteorological Department and Rajasthan Disaster Management Department have issued multiple alerts as wind speeds are expected to reach up to 100 kilometres per hour in affected regions.
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The sudden weather change impacted several districts, including Churu, Hanumangarh, Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Nagaur, Didwana-Kuchaman, Alwar, Sikar and Jaipur.
Sandstorms and Rain Sweep Across Rajasthan
According to reports, sandstorms swept through:
- Churu
- Hanumangarh
- Sri Ganganagar
- Bikaner
- Nagaur
- Didwana-Kuchaman
- Alwar
- Sikar
Meanwhile, Jaipur experienced rainfall accompanied by strong winds.
Hailstones were also reported from some rural areas.
The sudden weather shift caused daytime darkness in several districts, forcing motorists to switch on their vehicle headlights.
Strong winds uprooted trees and disrupted electricity supply in many areas.
Hanumangarh and Sri Ganganagar First to Be Hit
The storm system first affected Hanumangarh and Sri Ganganagar.
Authorities reported wind speeds reaching up to 56 kilometres per hour in these districts.
In Jaipur’s Jhotwara area, intense winds and dust storms continued for nearly 10 minutes during the evening.
In Sri Ganganagar, a storm around 11 a.m. engulfed the city in dust, creating conditions similar to a massive sandstorm.
Similar scenes were reported from Churu and Bikaner, while dust clouds swept through Fatehpur and Laxmangarh in Sikar district.
Relief From Heatwave Conditions
Despite widespread disruption, the sudden weather change provided much-needed relief from the intense heat and heatwave conditions that had been affecting Rajasthan.
Several districts, including Udaipur, also recorded rainfall during the morning hours.
Meteorological Department Issues Red Alert
At 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Meteorological Department issued a Red Alert for the following three hours in:
- Sri Ganganagar
- Hanumangarh
- Bikaner
- Churu
- Sikar
- Didwana-Kuchaman
- Nagaur
- Jhunjhunu
- Jaipur
- Phalodi
At the same time, an Orange Alert was issued for:
- Dausa
- Alwar
- Kotputli-Behror
- Khairthal-Tijara
- Deeg
- Bharatpur
- Karauli
Fresh Weather Warning Issued at 6 PM
The Meteorological Department issued another weather warning around 6 p.m., valid for the next three hours.
Under the updated forecast, a Red Alert for heavy rainfall and intense weather activity was issued for:
- Phalodi
- Jodhpur
- Nagaur
- Didwana-Kuchaman
- Sikar
- Jaipur
- Ajmer
- Beawar
- Tonk
- Dausa
The department forecast wind speeds of up to 80 kilometres per hour during this period.
An Orange Alert was also issued for:
- Balotra
- Kotputli-Behror
- Alwar
- Khairthal-Tijara
- Sawai Madhopur
- Karauli
Disaster Management Department Warns of Winds Up to 100 kmph
The Rajasthan Disaster Management Department warned of severe storm activity between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Officials cautioned that wind speeds could range between 90 and 100 kilometres per hour in affected regions.
Additional alerts remained in force for:
- Didwana-Kuchaman
- Sri Ganganagar
- Hanumangarh
- Jaipur
- Jhunjhunu
- Kotputli-Behror
- Nagaur
- Sikar
Authorities continue to closely monitor the evolving weather situation.
A strong Western Disturbance brought dust storms, rain, hail and powerful winds across Rajasthan on Saturday, severely disrupting normal life in multiple districts. Red Alerts were issued for several regions, while authorities warned that wind speeds could reach between 90 and 100 kilometres per hour. The Meteorological Department and Disaster Management Department remain on alert as the weather system continues to impact districts including Jaipur, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bikaner, Nagaur and Sikar.
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