Heavy rain and dust storm leave 33 dead across Uttar Pradesh | India News
New Delhi: At least 33 people were killed across five districts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, after a powerful storm accompanied by heavy rains wreaked havoc, officials told news agency PTI.Inspecting the damage, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered immediate relief measures and compensation for the affected families. He directed the district authorities to complete the relief work within 24 hours and asked officials to remain alert amid persistent weather concerns.The state government has also ordered surveys to assess damage to crops, livestock and houses due to unseasonal weather.According to officials, Vadohi recorded the highest number of deaths at 16, followed by Fatehpur with nine and Budaun with five. Two people were killed in Chandauli, while one death was reported in Sonbhadra. Many others were injured in separate storm-related incidents.The sudden change in weather conditions disrupted communications and rescue operations in some districts. In Vadohi, officials said mobile services were affected after strong winds uprooted electricity poles and damaged infrastructure. Emergency teams, police personnel and local administrators have been dispatched to the affected villages to clear debris and help residents.Several deaths occurred due to collapsed walls and falling trees as people tried to take shelter from the storm. In Budaun, two young women died when the walls of their mud hut collapsed during strong winds and rain. In another incident in the district, a woman lost her life after a tree fell on a small structure where villagers had gathered for safety. The truck driver and a young man who was delivering food also fell on the tree and died.In Fatehpur, officials said most of the casualties were from Khaga tehsil, where multiple structures collapsed during the storm. At least 16 people were injured in the district.
