PICTURES: Massive Dust Storm Destroys Tents Ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s Rally In Gujarat

Ahead of the rally, Prime Minister has also approved Rs. 50,000 each for those injured due to unseasonal rain and storms in parts of Gujarat./ ANI IMAGE

2. Some covering material of the structure was either blown away or torn apart, local BJP leaders said, adding that the structure, which is intended to provide shade to people and dignitaries on stage, remained largely intact. / ANI IMAGE

The Meteorological Centre here had issued a warning earlier in the day that "thunderstorm /dust raising winds" with light rain would occur in some parts of north Gujarat./ ANI IMAGE

As per a BJP release, Modi would address three election rallies Wednesday at Himmatnagar, Surendranagar and Anand, and one at Amreli on Thursday./ ANI IMAGE

"The PM's rally will take place as perschedule tomorrow afternoon. The storm damaged some potion of the dome as well as the decoration. It will be repaired soon," Jadeja told reporters./ ANI IMAGE

He exuded confidence that the damaged portion will be repaired soon./ ANI IMAGE

Himmatnagar: A dust storm Tuesday damaged part of a tent being erected for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's April 17 rally in Himmatnagar town in Sabarkantha district of Gujarat. / ANI IMAGE

Gujarat Home minister Pradeepsinh Jadeja was taking stock of the preparations when the incident occurred./ ANI IMAGE