Delhi: Dust storm kills one, injures 13
A massive dust storm hit Delhi in the wee hours of Wednesday. Reportedly, an 18-year-old boy was killed and 13 others injured. The deceased was identified as Sohail, a resident of North East Delhi's Gokal Puri area. He got injured after a wall collapsed on him while he was sleeping in his house. Four members of his family also sustained minor injuries. Here's more.
One person was injured in Dwarka
One person was injured in Dwarka, while two persons sustained minor injuries in West Delhi. Four persons were injured in East Delhi, while two persons sustained minor injuries in South Delhi, police said.
PCR received 78 calls during the storm
The Police Control Room (PCR) received 78 calls during the storm that started around 3 am. During the storm, 59 calls about fallen trees, five calls about fallen electricity poles, and 11 calls about hoardings/wall collapse were received by the PCR. Fourteen vehicles, 13 cars, and a motorcycle were damaged. 37 fallen trees have been removed and remaining are being removed, officials said.
