Heavy thunderstorm was reported in Agra on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: R. V. Moorthymore-inAt least 18 persons died as thunderstorm hit several parts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, officials said here on Thursday. Twenty-seven persons were also reported injured, while 37 animals perished in the storm. “He said laxity and callousess in relief works will not be tolerated,” a government spokesperson said. With 43 human casualties and 51 injured persons, Agra was the worst affected district.

Source: The Hindu May 10, 2018 09:20 UTC