Severe weather including thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds affects multiple districts in Uttar Pradesh, killing more than 100 people, according to various reports. One outlet reports 89 deaths and 53 injuries, with collapsing walls and falling trees cited as major causes. Another report says 117 people die and 79 are injured, describing wind speeds that approach “cyclone-like” levels and citing structural damage, lightning, and uprooted trees. A third source reports 111 fatalities and hundreds of people affected, with storms impacting at least 26 districts. Several reports describe widespread destruction to homes and property, alongside damage to livestock, as well as disruptions that prompt ongoing relief and rescue operations. Authorities are assessing the extent of damage across the affected districts, including the worst-hit areas described by some sources, as rescue teams respond to casualties and injuries.
Storms with heavy rain and lightning kill more than 100 across Uttar Pradesh
Severe weather including thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds affects multiple districts in Uttar Pradesh, killing more than 100 people, according to various reports. One outlet repo...
- Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds hit multiple districts in Uttar Pradesh.
- Reported death tolls range from 89 to 117, with injuries also reported across the affected areas.
- Collapsing structures and falling trees are cited as common causes of fatalities.
- Reports describe widespread damage to homes and property, along with damage to livestock.
- Relief and rescue efforts are ongoing while authorities assess impacts across districts.
Severe storms, heavy rain, lightning and thunderstorms have claimed over 100 lives across Uttar Pradesh, causing widespread damage to houses, livestock and infrastructure. Relief and rescue efforts are underway as authorities assess the impact. Watch the latest updates from across affected districts.
3 months agoA severe thunderstorm and squall ravaged Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, claiming 117 lives and injuring 79. Violent storms, collapsing structures, and lightning strikes caused widespread destruction, with Prayagraj being the worst-hit district. High wind speeds, reaching nearly cyclonic levels, uprooted trees and damaged hundreds of houses and livestock.
3 months agoPowerful thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds have claimed at least 89 lives across Uttar Pradesh. The devastating storms, which lasted for hours, also injured 53 people and killed 114 animals. Widespread destruction of homes and property was reported, with collapsing walls and falling trees being the primary causes of fatalities.
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