LUCKNOW: At least 45 people died in UP in thundershowers that lashed several districts on Wednesday night and early Thursday. Kasganj and Fatehpur districts accounted for the highest, five deaths each. At least two of the casualties - in Chitrakoot and Ambedkarnagar - resulted from lightning strikes.
Winds of 60-100kmph lashed several parts of the state while heavy rain was reported in east UP. In all, 18 districts were impacted by storm. TNN
Release payouts to victims' kin within 24 hrs, govt tells admin
State govt directed all divisional commissioners to release compensation to the families of the deceased within 24 hours. Local administration was asked to carry out surveys of agricultural fields to assess damage to crops and submit a report at the earliest, so that compensation could be released.
More thunderstorm activity is expected till Monday, with possibility of light to moderate rain and gusty winds, especially over central UP and Terai regions.
The severe storm also led to the death of a large number of parrots in Singhar village in Jhansi on Thursday. Villagers said a large 'peepal' tree near a temple was home to a large parrot population. The sudden and intense weather event caused considerable disturbance, with branches colliding and injuring many nesting parrots. According to district forest officer J B Shende, 70 parrot deaths had been confirmed, with around 30 injured and receiving medical attention.
Winds of 60-100kmph lashed several parts of the state while heavy rain was reported in east UP. In all, 18 districts were impacted by storm. TNN
Release payouts to victims' kin within 24 hrs, govt tells admin
State govt directed all divisional commissioners to release compensation to the families of the deceased within 24 hours. Local administration was asked to carry out surveys of agricultural fields to assess damage to crops and submit a report at the earliest, so that compensation could be released.
More thunderstorm activity is expected till Monday, with possibility of light to moderate rain and gusty winds, especially over central UP and Terai regions.
The severe storm also led to the death of a large number of parrots in Singhar village in Jhansi on Thursday. Villagers said a large 'peepal' tree near a temple was home to a large parrot population. The sudden and intense weather event caused considerable disturbance, with branches colliding and injuring many nesting parrots. According to district forest officer J B Shende, 70 parrot deaths had been confirmed, with around 30 injured and receiving medical attention.
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