Violent storm tears through India's most populous state, killing over 100
Officials said emergency teams were deployed as the storm damaged homes, crops and power infrastructure across 26 districts.
- Over 100 people were killed in a violent storm with rain, hail, and lightning in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state.
- At least 104 people died due to falling trees, collapsing buildings, and lightning, while more than 50 were injured across the region.
- Deaths occurred in about 12 districts, with the area near the Hindu pilgrimage city Prayagraj being the worst affected.
- The state Chief Minister ordered officials to help survivors and provide financial aid within 24 hours.
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The Indian authorities have increased the number of victims after the devastating storms in the country's most populous state.
Unseasonal Storms Leave 111 Dead, Dozens Injured Across Uttar Pradesh
Unseasonal storms accompanied by heavy rain, hail, and winds exceeding 100 kmph struck Uttar Pradesh between 13 and 14 May, resulting in at least 111 deaths and 72 injuries across 26 districts. The severe weather event caused extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and livestock, with authorities confirming the loss of 170 animals and the destruction of 227 houses. Relief and rescue operations were initiated immediately following the disaster…
Toll from India's Uttar Pradesh storms rises to 111
NEW DELHI: Powerful storms that swept across India's northern Uttar Pradesh state this week killed at least 111 people, government officials said, raising an earlier death toll as more districts reported casualties.Gales, lightning and torrential rain battered the state on Wednesday (May 13), ripping tin roof
The phenomenon impacted 26 districts in the country's most populous state, causing damage to homes, electricity infrastructure and crops, in addition to the loss of 170 livestock heads.
A violent storm with strong winds and heavy rains killed at least 104 people and injured 52 others in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. Several people were evacuated from threatened areas to shelters, and damage was being assessed on the ground.
Nearly 100 people have died in Uttar Pradesh due to cyclones and storms. Russian President Putin has sent condolences to Indian President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi.
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