A hundred people were killed in heavy rain and storms across Uttar Pradesh yesterday. Trees and electric poles were uprooted, and several houses were also damaged across the state. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has condoled the deaths and ordered disbursal of financial assistance within 24 hours.
21 Dead In Prayagraj
Prayagraj witnessed the highest number of deaths at 21, while 18 died in Bhadohi, 15 in Mirzapur, 10 in Fatehpur, six each in Unnao and Badaun, four each in Pratapgarh and Bareilly, and two each in Sitapur, Raebareli, and Chandauli.
Two deaths have also been reported from Kanpur Dehat, Hardoi, and Sambhal; one died each in Kaushambi, Shahjahanpur, Sonbhadra, and Lakhimpur.
A Weather Shift
The weather changed suddenly last evening, with clouds of dust covering large parts of Uttar Pradesh. Many had to take shelter under trees and flyovers as high-speed winds ripped hoardings and tin sheds and uprooted trees.
Several roads were blocked, and vehicles were crushed due to fallen trees. Many houses were also damaged in storms. The rescuers had to dig through the debris with their bare hands to save those who got trapped.
In Bareilly, a video showed a man being thrown away by strong winds. He was left with broken limbs.