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15 injured in tornado in Burdwan dist of WB

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Press Trust of India Burdwan (WB)
At least 15 people were injured and 40 houses damaged when a tornado swept through Basuda village of West Bengal's Burdwan district today.

According to police, the tornado lasting for about a minute hit the village under Kaksha police station, injuring the people.

As many as 40 houses were damaged as the district administration launched relief and rehabilitation measures.

The injured persons have been admitted to the Pursha hospital.

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First Published: Oct 13 2013 | 5:45 PM IST

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