Over 96 dead as heavy rain, storms & lightning devastate northern India

english.makalukhabar.com · 1 week ago

At least 96 people have died and over 100 have been injured in northern India due to heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning in the past 24 hours. Uttar Pradesh has been the most affected state, experiencing intense rainfall, hailstorms, and strong winds that disrupted daily life and caused widespread destruction to homes, livestock, and infrastructure. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to expedite rescue and relief operations and ensure immediate assistance for victims' families.