Severe Dust Storm Hits Bikaner, Rajasthan, Causing Widespread Disruption
Moment apocalyptic dust storm turns day into night as residents scramble for cover
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A severe dust storm engulfed Bikaner, Rajasthan, India, on Saturday, reducing visibility and causing panic among residents. The storm led to power outages and significant disruptions, with more severe weather expected in the coming days across the state.
- 01The dust storm struck Bikaner on Saturday afternoon, creating near-total darkness.
- 02Visibility decreased sharply, prompting drivers to abandon their vehicles and businesses to close.
- 03The Jaipur Meteorological Center anticipates further severe weather, including thunderstorms and high winds of 60–70 kmph (37-43 mph).
- 04Bari in Dholpur recorded 58 mm (2.2 inches) of rainfall in the last 24 hours, with other areas experiencing similar weather.
- 05Authorities advised residents to remain indoors and limit travel until conditions improve.
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On Saturday afternoon, a massive dust storm swept through Bikaner, Rajasthan, India, plunging the city into darkness and causing chaos among residents. Eyewitness videos captured a towering wall of yellow dust approaching the city, obscuring sunlight and creating a surreal atmosphere. Visibility plummeted, leading drivers to abandon their vehicles and shopkeepers to shutter their businesses amid widespread panic. The storm resulted in power outages and damage, with tree branches snapping under strong winds. The Jaipur Meteorological Center has issued warnings for more severe weather across Rajasthan, predicting thunderstorms, squalls, and wind speeds of 60–70 kmph (37-43 mph) in Bikaner and other divisions including Jaipur, Ajmer, and Udaipur. Additionally, the forecast indicates potential lightning strikes, hailstorms, and heavy rainfall in various parts of the state over the coming days. Recent weather reports show that several districts have already experienced intense conditions, with Bari in Dholpur receiving 58 mm (2.2 inches) of rain. Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors during these extreme conditions and avoid unnecessary travel until the weather stabilizes.
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The dust storm has disrupted daily life in Bikaner, causing power outages and forcing residents to seek shelter.
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