Death toll in storms across 6 states rises to 70
Over 70 people were killed and 96 injured in dust and thunderstorms across 6 states in India on Sunday, according to Home Ministry officials. While 42 victims were killed in Uttar Pradesh, at least 14 were killed in West Bengal. The India Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather warning across most states for the next 48 to 72 hours.