Deadly storm batters Uttar Pradesh, leaving 89 dead and dozens injured

At least 98 houses were damaged and 130 livestock killed across the state. PIC/PTI

At least 89 people were killed and more than 50 people were injured after a strong storm and heavy rain pounded several districts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, uprooting trees and electric poles and damaging houses, according to the Relief Commissioner's office.

The Relief Commissioner added that continuous monitoring is being conducted, and the 24-hour Integrated Control and Command Centre remains fully operational. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the loss of lives and damage caused and directed officials to ensure relief reaches the affected families within 24 hours.

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Earlier in the day, Adityanath directed state officials to provide immediate assistance to victims. Yogi directed officials to immediately visit the affected sites and provide assistance to the victims, release compensation and instructed districts to provide updates on the situation every three hours.

According to the press release, information regarding loss of human lives, livestock loss, and crop damage has come from 19 districts, including Barabanki, Bahraich, Kanpur Dehat, Basti, Sambhal, Hardoi, and Unnao. Additionally, 130 livestock (both large and small) have perished, and 98 houses have sustained damage.

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