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Severe Storm Claims Lives and Causes Damage in Agra Region
3 killed, several hurt as storm batters Agra region
The Times Of India
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A severe dust storm and heavy rain in Agra and nearby districts resulted in at least three fatalities and numerous injuries. The storm caused significant damage, including uprooted trees and disrupted power supply, prompting officials to warn residents to avoid unsafe structures.
- 01Three people died due to storm-related incidents in Agra, including a rickshaw puller crushed by a falling tree.
- 02Five family members were injured in Idhaun village when a neem tree fell on their house.
- 03In Mathura district, two fatalities were reported, including a 55-year-old laborer struck by a tin shed.
- 04The storm caused widespread damage, uprooting trees and disrupting power supply across the region.
- 05Restoration teams worked overnight to assess damages and restore electricity in affected areas.
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A powerful dust storm accompanied by heavy rain struck Agra and surrounding districts on Friday night, leading to the deaths of at least three individuals and injuring several others. The storm uprooted trees, damaged homes, and caused significant disruption to the power supply. In Agra, a rickshaw puller was killed when a massive tree fell on a boundary wall, trapping him and another man who was injured. In Idhaun village, five family members were injured when a neem tree collapsed on their house. Additionally, two fatalities were reported in Mathura district, where a laborer was killed by a tin shed blown off a neighboring house. Emergency teams worked throughout the night to restore power and assess damages, urging residents to avoid taking shelter near weak structures and large trees during such adverse weather conditions.
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The storm has caused significant damage to infrastructure and has left many residents without power.
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