33 people died due to heavy rain and dust storm in Uttar Pradesh. india news
New Delhi: At least 33 people died as a powerful storm accompanied by heavy rain lashed five districts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, officials told news agency PTI.Taking stock of the damage, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered immediate relief measures and compensation for the affected families. He directed district officials to complete the relief work within 24 hours and asked officials to remain on alert amid weather-related concerns.The state government has also ordered a survey to assess the damage caused to crops, livestock and houses due to the unseasonal weather.According to officials, Bhadohi reported the highest number of deaths at 16, followed by Fatehpur with nine and Badayu with five. Two people died in Chandauli, while one death was reported in Sonbhadra. Several other people were injured in separate incidents related to the storm.Communication and rescue efforts were disrupted in some districts due to sudden weather changes. Officials said electric poles were uprooted and infrastructure damaged due to strong winds in Bhadohi, affecting mobile services. Emergency teams, police personnel and local administrators were sent to the affected villages to clear debris and assist residents.Many deaths occurred due to collapsing walls and falling trees as people attempted to escape the storm. Two young girls died when the wall of their mud hut collapsed during strong wind and rain in Badaun. In another incident in the district, a woman lost her life when a tree fell on a small structure where villagers had gathered for safety. A truck driver and a young man who was going to deliver food also died due to falling trees.In Fatehpur, officials said most of the deaths were reported from Khaga tehsil, where several structures collapsed during the storm. At least 16 people were injured in the district.
