Thunderstorm in North India: Squall, dust storm hits Delhi (NCR)
News | May 08, 2018 13:06 ISTThunderstorm in North India: Squall, dust storm hits Delhi (NCR)
Thunderstorm in North India: Squall, dust storm hits Delhi (NCR)
Several parts of north India including Delhi are likely to witness witness thunderstorm and squall today with winds gusting up to 50-70 kilometres per hour, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
Delhi govt issues advisory following thunderstorm and dust-storm alert for tomorrow. All schools in Ghaziabad district to remain closed tomorrow following thunderstorm alert for the area.
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As many as 124 people lost their lives due to thunderstorm and lightning in five states earlier this week, the home ministry said quoting figures reported by the affected states.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath visits storm-ravaged Agra.
Union Home Ministry on Friday issued fresh warning about thunderstorm and squall hitting West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
The forecast suggests that on May 5, thunderstorms accompanied with squall is likely to be experienced in several parts of J&K and Himachal Pradesh (HP), while thunderstorms, along with gusty wind, is predicted for Uttarakhand and Punjab.
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"Saddened by the loss of lives due to dust storms in various parts of India. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon," the Prime Minister's Office tweeted quoting Modi.
While 70 have died in Uttar Pradesh, there have been 35 deaths in Rajasthan, 2 each in Uttarakhand, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh. The powerful dust storm has also left over 100 injured.
While 64 have died in Uttar Pradesh, there have been 35 deaths in Rajasthan, 2 each in Uttarakhand, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh. The powerful dust storm has also left over 100 injured.
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The warning came even as the two north Indian states were reeling under the impact of a severe overnight dust storm that killed nearly 100 people and left a trail of destruction
In Uttar Pradesh, the high-intensity dust storm left 64 people dead and 47 injured. In Rajasthan, 33 were killed, taking the combined death toll to 97. About 100 people were injured in the state, officials said.
Many dead as sudden rain and dust storm strike North India. Normal life was in many places of Punjab and Haryana, including Chandigarh, were also hit by a high-velocity dust storm.
Many dead as sudden rain and dust storm strike North India. Normal life was in many places of Punjab and Haryana, including Chandigarh, were also hit by a high-velocity dust storm.
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