19 dead, 48 injured in lightning, dust storm in UP

At least 19 people were killed and 48 others were injured due to a dust storm and lightning in various parts of Uttar Pradesh, the state's Relief commissioner said on Friday. Meanwhile, Principal Secretary Information Awanish Awasthi said, "Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the officials to take all necessary measures to provide relief to the affected persons."