At least 98 people were killed and more than 160 people were injured because of the sandstorm and heavy rainfall in the provinces of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan of India.

Sandstorms and heavy rainfall, which are effective north and west of the country, caused the destruction of houses and trees.

Authorities of Uttar Pradesh have explained that at least 65 people were confirmed to death. In Rajasthan, it was reported that 33 people lost their lives.

The biggest damage in Uttar Pradesh is reported to be in Agra city. It was reported that 176 animals in the state were also wasted. (ILKHA)