India dust storm in pictures: Devastating photos after at least 100 dead in freak storm
POWERFUL dust storms have devastated northern India, killing at least 100 people and injured 143 more, while around 150 animals are dead. Shocking pictures show trees, walls and homes flattened by powerful winds with more chaos set to come.
India dust storm damage aftermath
Dust storms that tore across northern India killed at least 100 people and left 143 injured as trees and walls were brought down by powerful winds.
Storms lashed four districts of Uttar Pradesh, Saharanpur, Bareilly, Bijnore and Agra.
Heavy rain and high winds knocked down electricity poles and trees, blocked roads and disrupted power supplies in the worst affected areas.
Most of the victims were sleeping in their homes when they collapsed after they were struck by lightning, while falling trees and walls killed many people and animals.
Officials said the death toll is likely to rise.