District authorities said that roofs of many shacks and localities with shanty type houses were blown away in Vejalpur, Koti Mohammadpura and old city areas due to strong winds.

Reports from other parts of the district said that many trees and electricity poles were uprooted due to the rough weather.

65-year-old woman dies after tree falls on her

Banaskantha: A 65-year-old woman died after a tree fell on her following strong winds and dust storm in Talod taluka of Sabarkantha district on Sunday, the police said.

The incident took place in Gulabpur village where some temporary shelters were also blown away in the strong winds.

Sabarkantha district officials said Motiben Paramar was killed on the spot after a tree fell on her.

The village has been isolated as a large number of trees and electric poles have been uprooted due to rough weather.