JAISALMER: Last year, locusts from Pakistan ruined the crops and this year frequent storms and hails have been bothering farmers in Jaisalmer district.
Around 15 days ago, hailstorm from Pakistan damaged 80% of the crops of farmers worth crores of rupees in the district. Now, another storm destroyed the remaining crops. On Tuesday evening, a dust storm reached Jaisalmer city. The storm blew at a speed of 30kmph due to which vehicle drivers could not see anything and had to switch on headlights, but visibility was very poor. Normal life at Ramgarh, Pokhran, Nachna, Mohangarh, Lathi and Chandhan was thrown out of gear.
The sandstorm was due to western disturbance. BSF jawans too faced a lot of problems due to storm on the border as they were not able to see more than a few feet.
In many areas, harvested crop was blown away with the winds. With increase in temperature, there was a light storm for the last 2-3 days, but Tuesday’s sandstorm engulfed entire Jaisalmer.