19 killed in dust storm, lightning in Uttar Pradesh

At least 19 people were killed and 48 injured as dust storm and lightning hit different parts of north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

"While six persons died in Mainpuri, three persons each died in Etah and Kasganj and one each in Moradabad, Badaun, Pilibhit, Mathura, Kannauj, Sambhal and Ghaziabad in incidents related to dust storm and lightning," said the Relief Commissioner of the Uttar Pradesh.

Different parts of the state witnessed dust storms late on Thursday evening resulting in trees being uprooted and walls collapsing, reports our New Delhi correspondent.