Over 33 dead in rain, storm in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan

Ahmedabad : Over 33 people have been reportedly killed and many were injured in the unseasonal rain, storm in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur and other parts of the country on Tuesday.

According to official figures announced by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), ten people lost their lives in Gujarat. One person died in Ahmedabad, one in Rajkot, two in Banaskantha, one in Morbi, one in Sabarkantha, three in Mehsana and one in Patan.

"Most of the deaths were reported in North Gujarat due to lightning strike and falling of trees," G B Manglpara, Gujarat government's director (Relief) said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of people and announced a compensation for those who were affected.

PM Modi tweeted, "Authorities are monitoring the situation very closely. All possible assistance is being given to those affected."

In another tweet, the Prime Minister's Office said, PM Modi has approved an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to unseasonal rain and storm in various parts of Gujarat. He has also approved Rs. 50,000 each for those injured.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh also shared his deep pain over the loss of lives due to thunderstorm.