On Sunday, Ludhiana, Punjab, was battered by gusty winds reaching 50-60 km/h and heavy rainfall, which led to uprooted trees and disrupted daily life. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded 24 mm of rain by 8:30 am and issued an orange alert for thunderstorms and strong winds until May 5. The storm caused significant damage, with fallen branches obstructing traffic and power outages reported in some areas. Municipal teams worked to clear debris and restore normalcy. The IMD forecasted further adverse weather, including possible hailstorms, with wind speeds potentially reaching 70 km/h on May 4 and 5. Despite the severe weather, officials indicated that the rainfall did not pose an immediate threat to wheat procurement, with 7.36 lakh metric tonnes of wheat already procured in Ludhiana district, representing over 90% of expected arrivals.