Severe Storms and Lightning Claims 14 Lives in Uttar Pradesh
14 perish in storm, lightning related incidents across UP
Hindustan Times
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Severe storms and lightning incidents across Uttar Pradesh, India, have resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people and injuries to 21 others. The storm caused significant damage to infrastructure, particularly in Sultanpur district, where power supply was severely disrupted. Authorities are mobilizing resources for recovery and compensation efforts.
- 01At least 14 fatalities reported due to storms and lightning in Uttar Pradesh.
- 02Sultanpur district suffered the most, with seven deaths and extensive infrastructure damage.
- 03Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed immediate relief efforts for affected individuals.
- 04Lightning strikes have also caused casualties in Agra and Sant Kabir Nagar.
- 05Compensation and relief measures are being expedited for farmers impacted by adverse weather.
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Severe weather conditions across Uttar Pradesh, India, have led to at least 14 fatalities and numerous injuries. The most affected area is Sultanpur district, where seven people died due to a powerful storm that struck on Wednesday, injuring 21 others and causing extensive damage to the electricity infrastructure, including the destruction of over 50 transformers. District magistrate Indrajeet Singh confirmed that restoration efforts are underway. In addition to Sultanpur, lightning strikes resulted in fatalities in Agra and Sant Kabir Nagar, with a total of two deaths in Ayodhya and Amethi, and one each in Prayagraj, Jaunpur, and Ghazipur. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered officials to provide compensation to those affected, emphasizing the need for a transparent process in assessing crop damage and distributing relief funds. The state government is mobilizing resources to support farmers impacted by storms, hailstorms, and excessive rainfall, with significant crop damage reported across multiple districts.
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The storms have led to loss of life and significant damage to infrastructure, affecting power supply and agricultural productivity in the region.
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