(27.43) Fierce rains, at least 95 people killed in different parts of India
At least 95 people have died in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. On Wednesday, the state's electricity supply system was interrupted and many houses were destroyed and trees were pulled out. Many cattle have died in the storm.
The incident occurred on Wednesday in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand. Punjab and Haryana province also suffered huge loss due to the storm. Electricity rises in Delhi in storm. Air movement is interrupted.
The BBC has reported that in the summer of India, there is often dust in the northern region. But the casualties of this huge scale are quite unusual. 64 people have died in Uttar Pradesh Of these, 43 people died in Agra city. The Chief Minister of the state, Yogi Aditnath, has instructed officials to stress relief efforts in this incident.
There have been dust storms in three cities of Rajasthan. These cities are Alwar, Bharatpur and Dholpur. 31 deaths were reported in these three cities. Citing government officials, the Hindustan Times reported that, 3 people died, two in Saharanpur and 1 in Biraila died.
Many trees have been uprooted as well as uprooting the electricity pole. The house collapsed. Most people have died due to collapses in the house, Rajasthan officials said. Local authorities fear that the number of casualties may increase further.
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Two children in the pond during the storm in New Delhi. Photo: AFP
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bashundhara Raj expressed grief over the incident and expressed sympathy to the families of the dead. He has ordered the emergency relief and service to the affected areas. In a tweet message Bashundhara Raje said, 'Very unfortunate accident. We are working closely with local authorities to handle the situation. "
Delhi airport authorities said that yesterday 15 flights were canceled due to adverse weather conditions. There were also two international flights. The cyclone hit the city by six in the evening.
Meanwhile, Punjab and Haryana province too have been lonely. The districts of Mahali, Jirakpur, Ludhiana and Moctas in Punjab have been severely damaged in the dust storm. The storm was about 45 kilometers per hour. Road traffic movement is hampered. In Haryana, Panchkula, Karnal, Mahendranagar and Ambala also suffered heavy losses.
Strikes in capital Delhi There was heavy rainfall till yesterday evening. India Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted about the death of the dust storm. In a tweet, he conveyed sympathy to the families of those killed in various parts of India.