The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate thunderstorm (wind speed 40- 60 km/h) with lightning and hail very likely over parts of Firozpur Jhirka, Punahana, Mahendragarh, Badhra, Loharu, Charkhi Dadri, Bhiwani, Tosham, Siwani, Bawani Khera, Hansi, Hisar, Adampur, Nathusari Chopta and Fatehabad.
Light thunderstorm (wind speed 30-40 kmph) with lightning very likely over parts Hodal, Hathin, Nuh, Palwal, Taoru, Sohna, Gurugram, Nangal Chaudhari, Narnaul, Ateli, Kanina, Bawal, Rewari, Pataudi, Kosli, Jhajjar, Berikhas, Rohtak, Bawani Khera, Hansi, Hisar, Adampur, Narnaund, Nathusari Chopta, Ellenabad, Fatehabad, Rania, Meham, Julana and Sirsa.
There is a risk of tree branches breaking and of flying debris and of lightning strikes on vulnerable locations, e.g., large trees, electric towers, water bodies, building tops and hilltops, said the weather department.
It added, “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 & don’t go near water bodies,” added the weather department.