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Weather
Hailstorms Sweep Across Rajasthan, Authorities Issue Weather Alerts
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 11:46 AM
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Severe hailstorms struck several districts of Rajasthan, prompting the state meteorological department to issue warnings and assess damage.
Severe hailstorms were reported across multiple districts of Rajasthan, with residents describing sudden bursts of ice pellets accompanied by strong winds. The unexpected weather phenomenon disrupted daily activities and caused minor damage to crops and property in the affected areas.
The Rajasthan State Disaster Management Authority, in coordination with the Indian Meteorological Department, issued immediate weather alerts advising people to stay indoors and secure loose objects. Local officials have been dispatched to assess the extent of damage and to provide assistance where needed.
Authorities have urged farmers and residents to remain vigilant as the region remains prone to further convective activity. Relief measures and repair work are being coordinated to restore normalcy in the impacted communities.
The Rajasthan State Disaster Management Authority, in coordination with the Indian Meteorological Department, issued immediate weather alerts advising people to stay indoors and secure loose objects. Local officials have been dispatched to assess the extent of damage and to provide assistance where needed.
Authorities have urged farmers and residents to remain vigilant as the region remains prone to further convective activity. Relief measures and repair work are being coordinated to restore normalcy in the impacted communities.