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Massive dust storm sweeps Rajasthan; rain brings relief to most parts of north India

New Delhi, May 30: A massive dust storm barrelled through several parts of Rajasthan on Saturday, even as an active western disturbance triggered rain at most parts of north India, bringing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat that baked the region for the past few days.

In Rajasthan, the storm triggered by a western disturbance affected Churu, Bikaner, Hanumangarh, Sri Ganganagar, Nagaur, Didwana-Kuchaman, Alwar and Sikar districts, while Jaipur witnessed strong winds followed by rain.

Clouds of dust and sand engulfed many towns, reducing visibility to zero and forcing motorists to switch on headlights during the day.

Winds initially picked up in Hanumangarh and Sri Ganganagar regions, reaching speeds of around 56 kmph, officials said.

While the storm disrupted normal life, the accompanying rain brought relief from the intense heatwave conditions in several parts of the desert state.

"We never imagined such a massive dust storm could engulf the city. The sky turned dark around 2 pm, almost like nightfall. People were moving with their vehicle headlights on… Normal life has been disrupted as we are facing many difficulties," a Churu resident told PTI Videos.

A dust storm with lesser intensity also hit parts of Delhi on Saturday amid red and orange alerts, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast thunderstorms, lightning, hail and rain.

According to the weather office, a dust storm followed by a severe thunderstorm accompanied by lightning, hail and light to moderate rain is very likely over parts of central, northeast, southwest, west, northwest and north Delhi.

The wind speeds are expected to range between 70 and 90 kmph, gusting up to 100 kmph, it said.

The weather change is being driven by an active western disturbance affecting north-west India, along with an associated cyclonic circulation, which has enhanced moisture and instability over the region, the IMD said.

Rain also lashed several parts of Punjab and Haryana on Saturday, bringing respite from the scorching heat as the maximum temperatures dropped several notches below normal in both states.

In Punjab, showers were reported in Mohali, Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Fazilka and Ferozepur, while Pathankot witnessed a hailstorm.

In Haryana, Narnaul, Sirsa, Gurugram, Rohtak, Sonipat and Karnal saw rain, according to the local weather office.

Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, received 18.2 mm of rainfall, and logged a maximum temperature of 25.3 degrees Celsius, 14 notches below the season's average.

Most places in the two states reported maximum temperatures 8-10 degrees Celsius below normal, weather data showed.

Uttar Pradesh also experienced relief as rain brought temperatures down in parts of the state.

Rainfall ranging from 3 mm to 18 mm was recorded in Bahraich, Muzaffarnagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, Najibabad and Meerut.

Though Lucknow didn't report rainfall, its maximum temperature settled at 34 degrees Celsius, 6.1 degrees below normal, the Met department said.

Moradabad was the hottest in the state at 38.5 degrees Celsius, well below the over 40-degree temperatures seen in the past more than a week.

Thunderstorms/lightning accompanied by gusty winds are likely at isolated places over the state, the Met department said.

Parts of Himachal Pradesh also witnessed light to moderate rain and hailstorms, prompting the Met department to issue a yellow warning for adverse weather conditions in most parts of the state.

A hailstorm accompanied by heavy downpour lashed Shimla and its adjoining areas on Friday evening. Hailstorms were also reported from Chopal and Kotkhai in Shimla district.

The weather office has warned of hail, thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds at isolated places in 10 out of the 12 districts in the state on Sunday.

The tribal districts of Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti have been excluded from the alert, which said the wet spell is likely to remain across the state till June 5.

According to the weather office in Shimla, Pandoh in Mandi district recorded the highest rainfall at 37.4 mm, while Una, Naina Devi, Guler, Sundernagar, Kangra, Jot, Sarahan and Dehra Gopipur also receive rain ranging from 15 to 34 mm, weather data showed.

The maximum temperatures saw a significant drop across the state, with Una the hottest at 28.8 degrees Celsius, about 11 degrees less than Friday's high.–(PTI)...
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Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association (Regd.), Jammu bids farewell to the Hon’ble Chief Justice Sh. Arun Palli on his elevation to the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.

Foundation stone of Bar Hall building laid, creche dedicated to members of the Bar.

The J&K High Court Bar Association, Jammu organised a farewell function to bid adieu to the Hon'ble Chief Justice Sh. Arun Palli on his Lordships elevation as the Judge of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India.

The Function started with the presentation of memento and shawl to honour Hon’ble Chief Justice by the team of office bearers led by President K. Nirmal Kotwal alongwith, Vice President Baldev Singh, General Secretary Pardeep Majotra, Joint Secretary Anshu Mahajan and Treasurer Rahul Aggarwal.

All the Judges present in the Jammu wing of the High Court including Hon’ble Justice Sanjeev Kumar, Hon’ble Sindhu Sharma, Hon’ble Justice Rahul Bharti, Hon’ble Justice Sanjay Dhar, Hon’ble Justice Akram Chowdhary, Hon’ble Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, Hon’ble Justice Rajesh Sekhri, Hon’ble Justice Shahzad Azeem were also welcomed by the Association.

The function was attended by the Senior Advocates, members of the Bar, Sh. Y.P Bourney, Member J&K Special Tribunal, Jammu, Registrar General, Registrar Judicial, Registrar Computers, Registrar Vigilance of the Hon’ble High Court, Secretary High Court Legal Services Authority and all the Judicial Officers of the District Judiciary.

The proceedings were conducted by General Secretary Pardeep Majotra, who welcomed the all the guests and he appreciated the commitment of the Hon’ble Chief Justice towards the Justice dispensation system and his administration.

The function began with the speech of President Kotwal, who shared his views on working with the Hon’ble Chief Justice, and appreciated the Chief Justice for his accessibility and cooperation towards the causes of the Bar. He termed the tenure of the Chief Justice as an era of development, during which the judiciary saw an unparalleled growth and a conducive working atmosphere for both he members of bar and the bench. He further expressed gratitude to all the members of the association for their continuous faith in the team of Jammu & Kashmir High Court Bar Association (Regd), Jammu.

The Hon’ble Chief Justice, while addressing the demand of the JKHCBAJ, laid foundation stone of a new Bar Hall complex for the young and female members of the Bar. CJ also inaugurated the Creche facility in the Court Complex, which was a long demand of the Bar Association, besides dedication of a hall for the Clerks of the Advocates at the High Court complex.

While addressing the august gathering, the Hon’ble Chief Justice in his short speech was overwhelmed by the affection and respect shown by the members of the Bar, and expressed that such emotions were unprecedented, and more than his parent High Court, he received much affection here. The Chief Justice also appreciated the efforts of the office bearers of the High Court Bar Association for their dedication towards the betterment of legal fraternity of Jammu and expressed his gratitude for the cooperation received by him from his colleagues as well as members of the Bar Association.

Advocate Rahul Aggarwal, Treasurer of Association presented the formal vote of thanks, and while expressing heartfelt gratitude also appreciated the decisive and constructive approach of the Hon’ble Chief Justice, and remarked him as an inspiration for members of the Bar, specially the young advocates. He also thanked the Judges of the High Court, Senior Advocates, members of the Bar, Judicial Officers of the District Judiciary and the High Court Registry, Member of the JK Special Tribunal for their participation.

The Chief Justice received an emotional standing ovation from everyone present in the gathering...
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Writing this with great enthusiasm and gratitude that a new building for higher secondary school Managam has been approved. HMLA Javid Hassan Baigh sahib has been tirelessly following the same !

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