Hurricane (Nirghata)
A Nirghata or Hurricane occurs when a wind struck by another dashes against the earth from the sky, producing a portentous thunder. It is particularly harmful when attended by harsh cries of birds facing the Sun.
Effects by Time of Occurrence
| Time Period | Affected Groups/victims |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | Judges, Kings, Moneyed persons, Warriors, Women, Traders, Courtezans |
| First Watch (Sunrise + 3 hours) | Goats, Sheep, Sudras, Citizens |
| Second Watch | King’s servants, Brahmins |
| Third Watch | Merchants, Clouds |
| Fourth Watch | Thieves |
| Sunset | Iniquitous persons |
| First Watch of Night | Crops |
| Second Watch of Night | Groups of Goblins |
| Third Watch of Night | Horses, Elephants |
| Fourth Watch of Night | Marchers |
Directional Destruction
The direction from which issues the sound, terrific and hollow (like that of a breaking pot), is destroyed.