* तूफ़ान (toofan): This is the most common word for a general storm, including thunderstorms, cyclones, and hurricanes.
* आंधी (andhi): This refers to a strong windstorm, often with dust or sand.
* बवंडर (bavandar): This means "tornado" or "whirlwind".
* चक्रवात (chakravat): This means "cyclone" or "hurricane".
* बादल (badal): While this literally means "cloud", it can also be used to refer to a storm, especially a thunderstorm, when accompanied by words like "गर्जना (garjana)" (thunder) or "बिजली (bijli)" (lightning).
The best word to use will depend on the context and the specific type of storm you are referring to.