Severe Rain and Winds Hit Punjab and Haryana, Injuring Local Industrialist
Rain lashes parts of Punjab, Haryana; local industrialist injured in Hoshiarpur
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On May 3, heavy rains and strong winds affected Chandigarh and parts of Punjab and Haryana, resulting in temperature drops and power outages. In Hoshiarpur, Punjab, a local industrialist was injured when falling electricity poles struck him during a squall. Fortunately, power lines were deactivated, preventing a major disaster.
- 01Heavy rain and strong winds impacted Chandigarh and parts of Punjab and Haryana on May 3.
- 02Temperatures dropped significantly, providing relief from the previous heatwave.
- 03A local industrialist in Hoshiarpur was injured by falling electricity poles during the storm.
- 04Power outages occurred due to the storm, affecting several areas.
- 05The storm caused temporary disruptions in transportation and power supply.
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On May 3, Chandigarh and regions of Punjab and Haryana experienced heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds, leading to a significant drop in temperatures, which provided relief from the previous heatwave. In Hoshiarpur, Punjab, an industrialist was injured when falling electricity poles and trees struck him during a sudden squall at around 6 am. Fortunately, the power supply in the area had been shut down prior to the incident, preventing a more severe outcome. The storm caused disruptions in power supply and blocked roads in the Industrial Focal Point area. Other cities, including Mohali, Rupnagar, and Ludhiana in Punjab, as well as Panchkula and Ambala in Haryana, also reported rain, leading to temporary power outages and reduced visibility on the roads due to dust storms and heavy rain.
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The heavy rain and winds have disrupted power supply and transportation in affected areas, causing inconvenience to residents and businesses.
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