At least 71 people, including two in the national capital, were killed as thunderstorms hit some parts of the country. Photo: PTINew Delhi: At least 71 people died in as many as five states after thunderstorms lashed parts of the country on Sunday night. Thunderstorms have hit thrice in the last two weeks, leading to the deaths of at least 213 people. Uttar Pradesh, where 42 people were killed and 84 injured on Sunday, once again bore the brunt of the storm. According to the forecast, dust storms accompanied by squalls of 50-70kmph could hit isolated places in the region in the next 24 hours.

Source: Mint May 14, 2018 22:18 UTC