Shimla hit by severe hailstorm

ANI  |  Shimla (Himachal Pradesh [India] 

A severe hailstorm and rain lashed city in on Tuesday.

"In last 24 hours, rain has been recorded in all parts of Even today some parts might receive rainfall and hailstorm. Both and Kangra received hailstorm today. No damage reported," said Manmohan Singh, State IMD

A high-intensity dust storm hit and on late Monday night.

Besides the capital, the high-speed winds were also recorded in regions including Gurgaon and Noida, prompting authorities to issue advisory.

So far, as many as 124 people have lost their lives due to high-intensity dust storms in and with the highest casualties in UP, where about 73 persons were killed.

In Rajasthan, 35 persons were killed, while 209 were left injured.

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First Published: Tue, May 08 2018. 18:40 IST