Death toll in Rajasthan due to dust storm touches 20

The death toll due to a strong dust storm in Rajasthan has risen to 20 and 86 persons have been injured in related incidents, a senior official said on Thursday.

Jaipur: The death toll due to a strong dust storm in Rajasthan has risen to 20 and 86 persons have been injured in related incidents, a senior official said on Thursday.

Relief Secretary Rohit Kumar said 13 cattle were also killed and 12 houses damaged when the storm hit the state on Tuesday.

He added that divisional commissioners and district collectors have been asked to release assistance amount and compensation immediately.

Five deaths each were reported from Bharatpur and Dholpur, Kumar said, adding, deaths were also reported from other areas like Sawaimadhopur, Bikaner, Jaipur and others.  

Zee News App: Read latest news of India and world, bollywood news, business updates, cricket scores, etc. Download the Zee news app now to keep up with daily breaking news and live news event coverage.