A massive dust storm swept through Rajasthan's Churu district, turning day into night and bringing normal life to a standstill. Viral videos captured a giant wall of dust engulfing highways, markets and residential areas as visibility dropped to near zero. Drivers were forced to switch on headlights in broad daylight while strong winds carried thick clouds of dust across the region. Meteorologists say the event was linked to intense pre-monsoon activity, rising temperatures and a localized low-pressure system. Churu's location near the Thar Desert may have contributed to the massive volume of dust carried by the winds. The India Meteorological Department has warned of increased weather activity across Rajasthan, with thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and rainfall expected in the coming days.  

India is facing a brutal and relentless heatwave as temperatures soar across North and Central India, pushing cities into crisis mode. Delhi has already recorded 44.5°C, with forecasts warning that the capital could soon touch 46°C. Banda in Uttar Pradesh emerged as the hottest city in the country with temperatures crossing a blistering 48°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued severe heatwave alerts for multiple states including Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar. Hot desert winds from the Thar region continue to fuel the dangerous conditions.