Nearly 90 people were killed in a violent storm that battered India's most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, with rain and hail. According to the state disaster management and relief office, adverse weather conditions on Wednesday led to the deaths of 89 people.
Key Takeaways
A violent storm killed nearly 90 people in India's Uttar Pradesh state, toppling trees and damaging homes. The storm also injured dozens and killed livestock. Authorities have directed aid distribution within 24 hours.
- Nearly 90 people were killed in a storm that battered Uttar Pradesh
- At least 53 people were injured and 87 houses damaged
- Television images showed trees uprooted by strong winds, crashing into cars and roadside stalls
- The chief minister directed officials to assist survivors and distribute financial aid within 24 hours
The storm also injured at least 53, damaged 87 houses, and killed 114 livestock. Television images showed trees and billboards uprooted by gusts of wind, with some crashing into cars amid clouds of dust and debris that knocked down wooden furniture at roadside stalls.
The chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, governed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party, directed officials to assist survivors and distribute financial aid within 24 hours. The state is prone to such storms during the hot season from March to June before monsoon rains bring respite.
The fatalities were attributed to falling trees and collapsing walls of homes. In Prayagraj district, residents described panic as strong winds tore through neighborhoods. 'The storm came suddenly and the sky turned completely dark within minutes,' Ram Kishore told AP. Police and disaster response teams used chainsaws and cranes to clear fallen trees from roads and railway tracks in several districts.
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