At least 14 people have been killed and more than 50 injured when heavy rain and strong winds caused a huge tent to collapse in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Some were electrocuted by live wires as the tent caved in, and others killed by falling debris.
Local reports say about 300 people had gathered inside the tent for a religious event.
Meanwhile the State’s disaster management and relief minister Bhanwar Lal Meghwal has questioned why the organizers had not switched off the power supply in view of the wet weather.
An investigation has been launched into the incident. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the incident as “unfortunate” in a tweet, saying his thoughts are with the bereaved families.
