Friday, August 7th, 2026

31 die as dust storm hits Indian states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh



NEW DELHI: At least 31 people have died due to rain accompanied with dust storm in the Indian states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh, Indian media reported.

Nine people in Gujarat were killed in accidents following thunderstorm and dust storm on Tuesday.

Districts such as Ahmedabad, Banaskantha, Rajkot, Patan, Sabarkantha, Mehsana, and Anand were severely affected by the storm.

Crops were ruined due to heavy rain and storm.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences in a tweet today.

Likewise, at least 10 people have reportedly died due to storm.

In Rajasthan, nine people have died and 20 have been injured. Likewise, four people have died in in Jhalawar. Around 800 electric poles and 70 transformers have been damaged, authorities said. (Agencies)

Publish Date : 17 April 2019 12:49 PM

Shekhar Koirala refuses to accept Rs 20 million allocated for restoration of Koirala residence

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala has urged the

Kanchanpur shopper wins Rs 1 million bumper prize in taxpayer incentive scheme

KATHMANDU: A taxpayer from Kanchanpur has won the first Rs

NRB issuing Rs 60 billion 31-day deposit instrument

KATHMANDU: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is issuing a 31-day deposit

Mosque damaged in arson, vandalism during protest in Siraha

KATHMANDU: The Chauharwa Jame Mosque in Golbazar, Siraha, has been

Gold, silver prices edge up in Nepali market

KATHMANDU: Gold and silver prices posted a modest increase in