Dust Storm in Bareilly Lifts Man 50 Feet into Air, Causes Injuries
Storm sweeps man 50 feet into air in Bareilly of Uttar Pradesh
Hindustan Times
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A powerful dust storm in Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, lifted a man named Nanhe Ansari nearly 50 feet into the air along with a tin shed, resulting in serious injuries. Eyewitnesses reported the incident, which has since gone viral on social media, highlighting the storm's destructive force.
- 01A dust storm in Bareilly lifted a man nearly 50 feet into the air.
- 02Nanhe Ansari was injured while trying to secure a tin shed during the storm.
- 03He sustained a fracture and multiple injuries after falling into a maize field.
- 04Eyewitness accounts and a viral video captured the dramatic event.
- 05The incident raises concerns about safety during severe weather events.
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On Wednesday, a severe dust storm struck Bareilly district in Uttar Pradesh, causing significant destruction and injuries. Nanhe Ansari, a resident of Babiyana village, was attempting to secure a tin shed at a village marriage hall when the storm intensified. Despite his efforts to hold the structure down with several others, the storm uprooted it, lifting him nearly 50 feet into the air. He fell into a maize field, sustaining a fractured arm and other injuries. Eyewitnesses described the terrifying moment, and a video of the incident has gone viral, drawing attention to the storm's ferocity. Ansari has appealed for government assistance as he is unable to work due to his injuries and has a family to support.
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The incident highlights the dangers posed by severe weather conditions, prompting calls for better safety measures during storms.
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