The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has revised the alert for south Haryana as severe thunderstorm (wind speed 60-80 Kmph) with lightning and hail is very likely over parts of Nuh, Palwal, Gurugram, Mahendragarh, Charkhi Dadri, Bhiwani, Rewari, Jhajjar, Rohtak, Hisar, Fatehabad, Faridabad, Sonipat and Jind.
The moderate thunderstorm (wind speed 40- 60 km/h) with lightning and hail is very likely over parts of Hansi, Adampur, Narnaund, Nathusari Chopta, Ellenabad, Rania, Ganaur, Samalkha, Bapouli, Gharaunda, Gohana, Israna, Safidon, Asandh, Narwana, Sirsa, Tohana, Ratia and Dabwali.
There is a risk of tree branches breaking, flying debris and lightning strikes on vulnerable locations, e.g., large trees, electric towers, water bodies, building tops and hilltops, said the weather department.
The weather department’s alert said, “Hail can injure people and cattle. There can be damage to standing crops, including horticultural crops. The hail can damage cars, windows and asbestos sheet sheds.”
There can be a disruption due to a power shutdown.
People have been advised to stay away from electric poles and power lines and watch for flying debris.
“If driving and can’t move to a safe location, pull over at a safe place and stay inside a closed vehicle. Don’t take shelter under trees and don’t go near water bodies,” added the weather department.
