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Prez $@$# PM express grief on deaths
Met Department has said that the thunderstorms will continue for the next 48 to 72 hours over North-Western, Eastern and Southern part of the country.
Thunderstorms are occurring due to circulation of a western disturbance in North West India and strong easterlies.
At least 41 people were killed when dust storms and thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds hit Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh and the national capital on Sunday evening.
18 people were killed in Uttar Pradesh, 12 in West Bengal, nine in Andhra Pradesh, and two in Delhi.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed grief on the loss of lives.
In a Tweet message, Kovind said, “Sad to hear of loss of lives due to rain and thunderstorms in different parts of the country. Condolences to those bereaved. Thoughts with fellow citizens who have been affected, especially little children.”
Modi said, “Saddened by the loss of lives due to storms in some parts of the country. Condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured. Asked officials to provide all possible assistance to those affected.”
A squall and dust storm with a wind speed of up to 109 kmph battered Delhi and neighbouring areas killing two persons and injuring 19 others.
Met department has issued warning for several districts in eastern UP for the next 24 hours.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked the in charge Ministers of different districts to visit the affected areas and monitor relief operations being conducted.
According to Met Department, thunderstorms also occurred in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Assam, Meghalaya, Maharashtara, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
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