Rahul Gandhi condoles loss of life due to dust storms
New Delhi, May 14 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi has offered condolences to the families of people who died in dust storms on Sunday.
Rahul has also urged his party workers to provide assistance to the families of the victims.
The Congress president tweeted, "My condolences to the families of those killed in the severe storms and lightning strikes across India, yesterday. Many have also been injured. I urge Congress Party workers to provide all possible assistance to the families of those killed and injured."
At least 40 people have been killed across India as thunderstorms and rain hit several parts of the nation on Sunday.
Eighteen people were reportedly killed in Uttar Pradesh.
In New Delhi, the severe weather disrupted normal life on Sunday.
Eight died in Andhra Pradesh and three in Telangana, officials told NDTV.
Deaths were also reported from other parts of the country.
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