Ludhiana, May 4 -- Gusty winds clocking 50-60 kmph and rain battered Ludhiana early on Sunday, uprooting trees, snapping branches and disrupting normal life in several parts of the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded 24 mm rainfall till 8.30 am in the city on Sunday and has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms and strong winds till Tuesday.

The storm left a trail of damage across multiple localities, with fallen branches obstructing traffic movement and power supply disrupted in some areas.

Civic teams were pressed into service to clear debris and restore normalcy.

Municipal corporation horticulture officer Kirpal Singh said several complaints were received after the storm.

"We received many complaints of bran...