Archive · 25 May 2025
Dust Storm Causes Fatalities, Disrupts Life in Rajasthan
A big dust storm hit parts of Rajasthan, India.
The storm knocked down trees and power lines, causing blackouts in some areas.
Sadly, a woman and her daughter died when a wall collapsed on them.
Some places got heavy rain.
The weather service warned of more heat and issued alerts for different areas.
Dust storms and rain affected parts of Rajasthan.
A woman and her daughter died in Khairthal-Tijara due to a wall collapse.
Electricity supply was disrupted in Bikaner, Sikar, and Jhunjhunu.
Barmer and Jaisalmer experienced reduced visibility due to dust.
The weather department issued heat alerts for several districts.
- Who
- Sumaya and her daughter, and residents of affected areas.
- What
- A dust storm caused widespread disruption and damage in Rajasthan.
- When
- Late Saturday, May 24, 2025.
- Where
- Rajasthan, including Khairthal-Tijara, Bikaner, Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, and Jodhpur
- Why
- Due to a severe dust storm and associated weather conditions.
- Location
- Rajasthan, India
- Date
- May 24, 2025
- Main Event
- Dust storm and rain
- Casualties
- Two fatalities
- Damage
- Electrical poles and trees uprooted
- Weather Warning
- Heat alerts issued