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Deadly dust storm in Rajasthan, UP kills more than 100
More than 100 people have been killed in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, owing to severe dust storms which hit several parts of western and northern India on Wednesday.In Uttar Pradesh alone, the high-intensity dust storm left 70 people dead, 83 injured and 105 domesticated animals killed with Agra, Bijnor, Bareli, Saharanpur, Pilibhit, Firozabad, Chitrakoot, Muzaffarnagar, Rae Bareli and Unnao among the worst affected.The storms also caused widespread damage to private and public property, as many houses were left battered and trees uprooted.Electricity connection in many areas was also severed as power lines and electricity poles were damaged.Meanwhile, in Rajasthan a total 35 people have been killed so far including 17 people in Bharatpur, nine in Dholpur, nine in Alwar and leaving 205 people injured.Expressing sorrow at the loss of lives due to dust storms, Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria has ordered a compensation of Rs. 4 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased in .
7 dead as bus overturns, catches fire
At least seven passengers were burnt to death after a bus overturned and caught fire on Thursday in Bihar's East Champaran district, officials said.
Over 100 killed in storm in UP, Rajasthan
A storm whipped through a large swathe of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh last night, killing over 100 people in a trail of destruction that brought down mud houses, uprooted trees and flattened crops. At least 183 others were injured as a massive dust storm, followed by thunder showers, snapped power lines and sent tin roofs and street hoardings flying in parts of eastern Rajasthan and the adjoining areas of Uttar Pradesh. The death toll this evening was 108. Seventy people were killed in UP and 83 injured. In Rajasthan, 38 died and another 100 were injured in the storm that hit the region around 7 pm. The worst period lasted about 45 minutes, according to reports from Dholpur in Rajasthan. But the extent of the damage was known only this morning. The Met department today predicted another dust storm in parts of Rajasthan and UP in the next 48 hours. A Met official told PTI in Jaipur that his department had been issuing dust storm warnings for the past couple of days. India ...
Historians name 2 Indian Ocean 19th century shipwrecks
A four-year search of the depths of the Indian Ocean has failed to locate Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. But the unprecedented sonar seabed hunt for the missing airliner might be close to solving two 19th century mysteries the locations of two sailing ships that vanished with cargos of coal. Maritime historians today published a short list of possible identities of two shipwrecks found in the course of the initial 710,000 square kms three-year search for the Boeing 777 that was lost in 2014 with 238 people aboard. The wrecks were found in 2015 seven months and 36 kms apart, 2,300 kms southwest of Australia in debris fields scattered with coal more than 3.7 kms below the ocean's surface. The searchers had a closer look with underwater drones that took photographs of both sites and retrieved a coal sample from one. Analysis showed the coal was probably from Britain, a Western Australian Museum report said. The museum's examination of the images of the scattered remnants of a ship ...
20 feared dead in bus accident in Bihar
At least 20 people were feared dead when a bus fell into a roadside pit and caught fire in Bihar's East Champaran district today, Disaster Management Department minister Dinesh Chandra Yadav said. The accident occurred under the Kotwa police station area, over 75 km from the state capital. The bus was on its way to Delhi from Muzaffarpur.
23 die in Agra dust storm
At least 23 people have died -- some officials say the figure could be much more -- as a powerful 132 kmph dust storm ravaged the Taj city, leaving behind a trail of destruction, officials said on Thursday.
Death due to storm, lightning climbs to 62 in UP
The death toll in the dust storm and lightning strikes at many places in Uttar Pradesh overnight has climbed up to 62, officials said on Thursday.
Indigo flight delayed for over 5 hrs, passengers protest at IGI
A Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight carrying 177 passengers from here last evening was delayed by about five hours due to bad weather conditions, triggering protests by a group of passengers at the IGI Airport. The protesting passengers even allegedly came out of the stranded A320 aircraft and tried to block the taxiway, sources in the know of the incident said. Flight operations were partially affected last evening as a dust storm hit the national capital, and some adjoining states, resulting in about 21 diversions from the Indira Gandhi International Airport here, officials said. Passengers of flight No 6E-694 were agitated over the delay and alleged there was no communication from the airlines about the cause of the delay and the expected departure time. IndiGo said they were not aware of passenger getting down the aircraft. It also dismissed allegations that passengers were not communicated to about the delay. In a statement, the airline regretted the "inconvenience caused to the ...
Bird downs Russian jet, both pilots dead
A Russian fighter jet crashed over the Mediterranean Sea shortly after takeoff on Thursday killing both pilots, after a bird probably collided with one of its engines, the Defence Ministry said.
3 killed as nor'wester hits Odisha
At least three persons were killed and several others injured when a nor'wester hit six districts of Odisha, an official said today. While two persons died when trees fell on them in Balasore and Bargarh districts, another died due to wall collapse in Mayurbhanj district during the squall last night, Deputy Special Relief Commissioner Pravat Ranjan Mohapatra said. A report from Malkangiri district said that three persons were injured in the nor'wester accompanied by heavy rain, he said. They were injured after tree branches fell on their houses and damaged major portions in two different places in Khairaput block of the district. Vehicular movement was severely affected at Gobindapalli Chhak on the road connecting Jeypore and Malkangiri after a number of trees were uprooted in the storm. Telecommunication and power supply were also disrupted owing to snapping of power lines in most parts of the district. The six affected districts were Bargarh, Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Balasore, Sonepur ...
Three killed in nor'wester in Odisha
At least three persons were killed and several others injured in a nor"wester that hit six districts of Odisha, an official said today. While two persons died when trees fell on them in Balasore and Bargarh districts, another died due to wall collapse in Mayurbhanj district during the squall last night, Deputy Special Relief Commissioner Pravat Ranjan Mohapatra said. A report from Malkangiri district said that three persons were injured in the nor"wester accompanied by heavy rain, he said. They were injured after tree branches fell on their houses and damaged major portions in two different places in Khairaput block of the district. Vehicular movement was severely affected at Gobindapalli Chhak on the road connecting Jeypore and Malkangiri after a number of trees were uprooted in the storm. Tele-communication and power supply were disrupted owing to snapping of power lines in most parts of the district. The six affected districts are Bargarh, Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Balasore,
Another dust storm may hit UP and Rajasthan: IMD official
Another dust storm may hit parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan in the next 48 hours due to cyclonic circulation formation in the region, a MeT official said today. The warning came even as the two north Indian states were reeling under the impact of a severe overnight dust storm that killed nearly 100 people and left a trail of destruction. "There is a high probability that winds will intensify in the next 48 hours in Rajasthan, which may lead to another dust storm. It will affect areas of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan border, especially Karauli and Dholpur," Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist Himanshu Sharma told PTI here. Satellite images have shown wind pressure developing in parts of Rajasthan, which may lead to high intensity winds and dust storm. The meteorological department has warned that a dust storm, rainfall or thunderstorm may occur at some areas in Bikaner, Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli, Jhunjhunu, Swai Madhopur, Sikar, Sriganganagar and Jaisalmer ...
Nearly 100 killed in dust storm in UP, Rajasthan
A severe dust storm followed by thunder showers hit parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan overnight, killing nearly 100 people and leaving a trail of destruction. Houses collapsed and trees and poles were uprooted in the storm that also led to power outages. In Uttar Pradesh, the high-intensity dust storm left 64 people dead and 47 injured. In Rajasthan, 33 were killed, taking the combined death toll to 97. About 100 people were injured in the state, officials said. In UP, Agra district was the worst hit, accounting for 36 deaths and injuries to 35 others, officials said. Besides Agra, the other affected UP districts were Bijnor, Bareli, Saharanpur, Pilibhit, Firozabad, Chitrakoot, Muzaffarnagar, Rae Bareli and Unnao. In Rajasthan, Dholpur district was the worst affected with 17 killed. Two of those killed in Dholpur were from Agra in Uttar Pradesh. "A few people are undergoing primary treatment while others were discharged. One critical patient from Dholpur was referred to Jaipur," ..
Fire at Todi Mill Compound in Mumbai; none hurt
A fire broke out at a commercial complex in the Todi Mill Compound in Lower Parel area here today, a fire brigade official said. No casualty or injury was reported in the mishap. The premises in central Mumbai primarily houses offices and eateries and is located opposite to the Kamala Mills Compound, where 14 people were killed in a deadly blaze on December 28 last year. The fire brigade control room received a call about the blaze erupting from some commercial structures in the Todi Mill Compound at 11.04 am, the official said. Four fire fighting engines were immediately pressed into service to douse the flames, he said. "The fire was controlled and extinguished within an hour and no one was injured in the incident," he said. The exact cause of the fire and loss of property will be ascertained after a thorough investigation into the incident, the official said. The Mumbai police also rushed its personnel to help in dousing the flames. "Yes a fire broke out at Todi Mills. .
Severe dust storm in UP leaves 64 dead
A high-intensity dust storm ravaged parts of Uttar Pradesh overnight, leaving 64 people dead and 47 injured, an official said today. Agra district was the worst hit, accounting for 43 deaths and injuries to 35 others,. "As per the latest figures received here, 64 people were killed and 47 injured in the dust storm in different parts of the state," Relief Commissioner Sanjay Kumar told PTI here. The other affected districts include Bijnor, Bareli, Saharanpur, Pilibhit, Firozabad, Chitrakoot, Muzaffarnagar, Mathura, Kanpur, Sitapur, Mirzapur, Sambhal, Banda, Kannauj, Rae Bareli and Unnao. Three persons died in Bijnor, two in Saharanpur, three in Kanpur Dehat, one each in Bareilly, Chitrakoot, Raebareli and Unnao besides other districts, he said. Taking note of the havoc caused by the dust storm, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officers concerned to personally monitor relief operations and provide all necessary medical facilities to the affected. He also said that no laxity
Russian fighter jet crashes off Syria, both pilots killed: agencies
A Russian fighter jet crashed after taking off from an airbase in Syria today, killing both pilots, Moscow's defence ministry said in a statement carried by news agencies. "As it was climbing after taking off from the Hmeimim airbase, the Russian fighter Su-30SM crashed into the Mediterranean Sea. Two pilots, who fought until the last minute to save the plane, died, according to reports from the scene," the statement said. The ministry said the plane had not come under fire, adding that "according to preliminary information, the reason for the crash could have been a bird falling into the engine". The accident brings Russia's official military losses in Syria to 86. The most recent acknowledged military loss came when a transport plane crashed on landing at the Hmeimim airbase in March, killing all 39 people on board. But Russian nationals are regularly reported to be serving as paid mercenaries in Syria and taking on dangerous missions that often lead to casualties.
60-year-old C-130 that crashed in Georgia was on final trip
An aging C-130 Hercules that rescued and resupplied US citizens after last year's hurricanes crashed onto a highway in Georgia during what was supposed to be its final flight, killing all nine Puerto Ricans on board. After more than 60 years of government service, the huge plane was being flown into retirement in Arizona, reducing Puerto Rico's National Guard fleet to five similar planes, two of which need maintenance and aren't being used, Adjutant General Isabelo Rivera said. "The planes that we have in Puerto Rico -- it's not news today that they are the oldest planes on inventory" among all National Guard planes nationwide, and they often face delays in getting spare parts shipped to the island, he said. It's too early to say what might have caused the plane to drop out of the sky onto Georgia's Highway 21 moments after taking off from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Rivera said the plane last received maintenance at the military base in Savannah in April. All nine ...
Deadly dust storm in Rajasthan, UP kills over 60
More than 60 people have been killed in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, owing to dust storms sweeping across the two states on Wednesday.As many as 22 people have lost their lives and more than 25 others have been left injured in Rajasthan, with Dholpur, Alwar and Bharatpur among the worst affected. The storms also caused widespread damage to private and public property, as many houses were left battered and trees uprooted.Electricity connection in many areas was also severed as power lines and electricity poles were damaged.Meanwhile, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje directed the officials to visit the affected areas to begin relief work."We have directed Ministers and concerned officials to affected areas to begin relief work immediately and restore utilities. An unfortunate incident, we have been working closely with local authorities to mitigate the situation," Raje tweeted.Meanwhile, in Uttar Pradesh, 36 people lost their lives in Agra alone, while three people were killed ..
Storm, lightning kill 45 in Uttar Pradesh
As many as 45 people have been killed in a dust storm that hit many parts of Uttar Pradesh overnight, a government spokesman said on Thursday. Of these, 36 died in Agra alone.
Cong slams Yogi for campaigning in KTK after dust storm hits UP
The Congress today took a dig at UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for campaigning in poll-bound Karnataka even when people of his state were reeling under the impact of the severe dust storm that has left many dead. "Even if people of Uttar Pradesh are suffering, I am busy culling out 'jumlas' (gimmicks) in Karnataka elections -- Adityanath, missing chief minister, Uttar Pradesh," tweeted Congress communications in-charge Randeep Surjewala. The swipe at him follows the death of as many as 45 persons in the high-intensity dust storm that hit the state overnight. Adityanath is scheduled to address election rallies in Karnataka today and tomorrow.