Rajasthan: 12 dead in rainstorm

Jaipur: At least 12 people died in Eastern Rajasthan after a rainstorm hit the region on Wednesday night.

Seven people died in Dholpur, while five others died in Bharatpur.

Train movement was also affected on the Agra-Dholpur railway line due to the heavy rain.

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Parts of Dholpur suffered waterlogging as well, thus, disrupting normal life.

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Of late, rain and storms hit the northern belt of the country as pre-monsoon conditions set in. The Indian Meteorological Department had forecasted the possibility of rain or thunderstorm or duststorm in Eastern Rajasthan for Wednesday.

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As per the forecast, the harsh weather conditions will continue till Friday. (ANI)

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