Severe Pre-Monsoon Dust Storm Engulfs Churu, Halting Highway Traffic

A severe pre-monsoon dust storm engulfed Churu district, drastically reducing visibility to near zero and halting highway traffic. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) previously flagged such extreme weather events for western Rajasthan. Local officials are managing disruptions. Environmental experts attribute the increasing intensity and frequency of these sudden summer sandstorms to changing atmospheric pressure patterns, exacerbating the district's already extreme climate and challenging local infrastructure.