According to preliminary reports, 12 people were killed in Bharatpur, four in Alwar, six in Dholpur and one each in Jhunjhunu and Bikaner.
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At least 35 were killed and more than 200 injured in different parts of Rajasthan as a high-speed dust storm on Wednesday night wreaked havoc in Bharatpur, Alwar and Dholpur districts and left a trail of destruction, uprooting hundreds of trees and electricity poles.
According to preliminary reports, 17 people were killed in Bharatpur, nine in Alwar, nine in Dholpur and one each in Jhunjhunu and Bikaner.
Rajsthan disaster and relief minister Gulab Chand Kataria has announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to the next of kin of those who died.
The storm caused major destruction in Alwar where more than 100 trees were uprooted, many of which fell on stationary vehicles and snapped electricity cables. The power distribution company switched off electricity to prevent further damage.
“More than 1,000 electricity poles were uprooted in the storm, plunging the city in darkness. It will take us at least two days to restore supply,” said Alwar power distribution company executive engineer DP Singh.