A massive dust storm swept across several parts of Rajasthan, with winds reaching 80 kmph in some places.
Following the dust storm, rain along with thunderstorm also hit several areas, bringing relief from the heatwave conditions the state had been experiencing over the past couple of weeks.
Visuals from the state when the storms engulfed several towns showed clouds of dust and sand plunging areas into near darkness and reducing visibility to zero.
The storm was reportedly triggered by a Western Disturbance, and was experienced in Churu, Hanumangarh, Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Nagaur, Didwana-Kuchaman, Alwar and Sikar districts, PTI news agency reported.
The capital city of Jaipur too saw strong winds followed by thunderstorm and rain.
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The thunderstorms and rain are likely to continue in the state over the next few days, according to IMD.
Several parts of Rajasthan have witnessed thunderstorms and rainfall over the past 24 hours, with Bari in Dholpur district receiving the highest rainfall at 58 mm.
