Storm and heavy rains have wreaked havoc in 19 districts of Uttar Pradesh. 111 people died and more than 150 cattle were destroyed in this natural disaster. Rescue operations are ongoing amidst massive damage.
- Nature wreaks havoc in 19 districts
- 150 cattle died, life disrupted
Lucknow: The storm and heavy rains that have been going on for the last 2 days in Uttar Pradesh have wreaked havoc. So far 111 people have died in this natural disaster.
Heavy rains have occurred in 19 districts of the state including Sambhal and Unnao, causing huge damage to people, cattle and crops. More than 75 people have been injured and more than 150 cattle have lost their lives. Many people are still buried under the debris, for whom rescue operations are being carried out rapidly.
The devastation began on Wednesday with sudden strong winds, rain and lightning. At most places, huge trees and electric poles have fallen, due to which traffic and power supply have come to a complete standstill. Many houses and boundary walls have collapsed and rescue operations are underway. There is a fear that the death toll may increase further. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has held a meeting with district magistrates and ordered to submit damage reports every three hours. Besides, he has also directed the officials to distribute compensation without any delay.
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Man blown 50 feet in air with tin shed, still saved his life
A 50-year-old e-rickshaw driver, who was standing under a shed to protect himself from the rain, was blown away 50 feet by the strong storm. This shocking incident is from Uttar Pradesh. Its video is going viral and people are saying that the survival of that person is no less than a miracle.
A man named Nanhe, a resident of Bamiyan in Bareilly district, was going to collect goods for a wedding hall, when heavy rain and storm started. To avoid this, he stood under a tin shed. The wind was so strong that he thought he would be blown away, so he held tightly to the rope tied to the shed. But the storm uprooted the entire shed. Before the little one could understand anything, he along with the rope along with the shed flew 50 feet in the air and fell in a nearby field. His life was saved in this incident, but two of his bones were broken.