At least 61 dead in India dust storms

    At least 61 people have been killed in further dust storms affecting India.

    High-speed winds and lightning devastated many villages across four states in the country, with the highest death toll coming from Uttar Pradesh.

    Large parts of India have been struck by deadly storms in the past month, with more than a 100 people dying in northern India on 4 May.

    The four states remain on high alert as forecasters predict further thunderstorms over the next few days.

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