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Rain and dust storms hit Punjab and Haryana power cuts uprooted trees and one industrialist injured
India
Published on 3 May 2026

Skies cleared by afternoon, but the damage started fast
Rain, strong winds, and dust storms battered Chandigarh and parts of Punjab and Haryana on Sunday, sharply lowering temperatures. The disruptions triggered power outages, uprooted trees, and injured a local industrialist in Hoshiarpur. While the morning conditions brought chaos, skies cleared in the afternoon, bringing some relief from the heat.
- Rain, strong winds, and dust storms hit Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana
- Power outages and uprooted trees were reported during the disruptions
- An industrialist was injured in Hoshiarpur
- Conditions improved after skies cleared in the afternoon
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