Thunderstorm across Indian states kills at least 60: radio

Three people die in a temple after getting struck by lightning

NEW DELHI: At least 60 people were killed in lightning strikes and by collapsing houses during a thunderstorm across northern and western India, state radio reported on Thursday quoting provincial officials.

In Maharashtra state three people were killed in a temple when they were struck by lightning.



Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief at the loss of lives, his office tweeted, adding the government was doing its best to provide all possible assistance to those affected.

PM @narendramodi has expressed grief at the loss of lives due to unseasonal rains and storms in MP, Rajasthan, Manipur & various parts of the country. The government is doing its best to provide all possible assistance to those affected. The situation is being monitored closely.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2019

The weather office has forecast more storms on Thursday across large parts of eastern India.