Twenty-six people were killed in dust storms and lightning that struck parts of Uttar Pradesh yesterday, while two persons died on Saturday in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra. A downpour battered Mumbai, causing disruptions in rail and air traffic, and a dust storm hit the national capital and its surrounding areas that had been reeling under the scorching heat for a few days. There were
reports of rains in Punjab, Haryana and some parts of Uttar Pradesh, which had been sweating it out in sweltering conditions. As many as 26 people were killed due to dust storms and lightning strikes in Uttar Pradesh, a government spokesperson said today. Dust storms and lightning hit places in 11 districts of the state last night resulting in the death of 26 people, he said. READ MORE
