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  "type": "article",
  "title": "Haryana Hit by 100-Metre Dust Devil, IMD Warns of 90 kmph Storms Again Today; Himachal on Alert from Kangra to Kullu",
  "summary": "After fierce squalls and hail battered Haryana on 15 June, IMD has warned of renewed heavy rain and 80-90 kmph winds on 16 June, while five Himachal districts face a storm alert between 16 and 18 June.",
  "content": "After two days of calm, the weather in Haryana turned violent again. On the afternoon of 15 June, the sky suddenly changed over Gurugram and several other parts of the state, bringing squalls and rain. The most startling sight came from the Siwani area of Bhiwani, where a wall of dust rose into a towering whirlwind roughly 100 metres high. In Hansi, light rain was accompanied by hail.\n\nWhich Districts Bore the Brunt\nThe storm swept across Hisar, Sirsa, Bhiwani, Rohtak, Narnaul, Rewari, Sonipat, Fatehabad and Panipat. In Gurugram the downpour was heavy enough to flood several roads and leave waterlogging in its wake. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert for thunderstorms and rain across 15 districts of the state. The department says the swings in weather will continue in the days ahead, with the maximum temperature likely to climb by about 5 degrees over the next five days.\n\nStorms May Return on 16 June\nAccording to the weather office, Haryana faces the threat of heavy rain and strong storms again today, 16 June. In some areas wind speeds could touch 80-90 kmph. Winds this strong can uproot large trees and damage standing crops, which is why the department has urged ordinary residents, and farmers in particular, to stay extremely cautious. Many places will see partial cloud cover through the day, while the afternoon or evening could bring light to very light rain along with squalls, lightning, dust storms and winds of 40-50 kmph that may gust up to 60 kmph.\n\nHow to Stay Safe in the Storm\n• Avoid standing under trees during the storm.\n• Stay indoors when there is lightning.\n• Do not lie down on concrete floors during lightning.\n• Unplug electrical and electronic appliances.\n• Keep following the weather department's updates and warnings.\n• Farmers should protect their crops and livestock as far as possible.\n\nHimachal's Weather for the Next Five Days\nNeighbouring Himachal Pradesh is also seeing a shift in weather. Kangra, Mandi, Chamba, Kullu and Kinnaur are under a rain and storm alert between 16 and 18 June. According to the IMD, these areas could see winds of 60-65 kmph. The central and higher hill regions of the state are likely to remain under continuous cloud cover for the next five days, with intermittent light rain at some spots. The weather office has issued a yellow alert for Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla districts on 18 and 19 June, when these areas could face thunderstorms, gusty winds and lightning strikes, with wind speeds running between 30 and 40 kilometres per hour. On the remaining days the state will not face any major weather crisis.\n\nWhy the Monsoon Will Be Weaker This Time\nThe monsoon's mood in Himachal could be a little sluggish this year, with below-normal rainfall expected. The meteorological centre says the monsoon will be lighter than usual compared with previous years. A big reason is El Nino, which tends to reduce rainfall. Alongside it, the pressure pattern over the Indian Ocean is currently neutral. When this turns positive, the region gets good rain, but with it staying neutral this time, the monsoon is getting no extra push.\n\nWhen Will the Monsoon Reach Himachal\nThe normal date for the monsoon to reach Himachal falls between 20 and 25 June. This year it is advancing at its usual pace and has so far covered the country's southern peninsula, the northeastern states and parts of eastern India. Only once it enters northwest India will the picture of its arrival in Himachal become clear.\n\nWhy the Cloudburst Risk Is Lower\nOne upside of a weaker monsoon is that extreme events like cloudbursts and exceptionally heavy rain will be comparatively limited this time. That, in turn, lowers the risk of major disasters in the hill regions.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• In Haryana: Winds of 80-90 kmph and rain are likely today, so avoid going out, standing under trees or working in the open.\n• For farmers: The storm can damage standing crops and livestock, so arrange protection in time.\n• In Himachal: Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla are under a yellow alert on 18-19 June, so plan travel only after checking the weather.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Where was the 100-metre dust devil seen in Haryana?\nThe dust whirlwind, about 100 metres high, was seen in the Siwani area of Bhiwani.\n\n2. How fast could the winds be in Haryana on 16 June?\nSome areas could see winds of 80-90 kmph, while ordinary gusts may reach up to 60 kmph.\n\n3. Which Himachal districts are under alert?\nKangra, Mandi, Chamba, Kullu and Kinnaur are under alert from 16 to 18 June, with a yellow alert for Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla on 18-19 June.\n\n4. Why will the monsoon be weaker in Himachal this year?\nEl Nino reduces rainfall and the pressure pattern over the Indian Ocean is currently neutral, so the monsoon is getting no extra strength.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/himachal-pradesh/haryana-men-100-mitara-uncha-dhula-ka-bavndara-aja-phira-90-kimi-ki-raphtara-se--1111",
  "category": "Himachal Pradesh",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-16",
  "tags": [
    "Haryana weather",
    "Himachal weather",
    "IMD alert",
    "thunderstorm",
    "dust devil",
    "Monsoon 2026",
    "Gurugram rain",
    "yellow alert"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}