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74 killed, scores injured as fierce dust storms hit the northern Indian states

The storm affected three districts in Rajasthan, as well as parts of Uttar Pradesh. (BBC)

At least 74 people have died and scores more were injured in fierce dust storms that hit the northern Indian states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

The storms on Wednesday disrupted electricity, uprooted trees, destroyed houses and killed livestock.

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