False claims of Hindu temple burning debunked, video shows Mazaar Sharif in Bangladesh
Dhaka: Recent claims on social media suggesting that a video shows a Hindu temple being burnt in Bangladesh have been debunked. The video in question actually depicts the Mazaar Sharif of Hazrat Gareeb Shah in Jessore, which was attacked five days ago.
Fact-checker Mohammed Zubair clarified the misinformation, highlighting that the video was misrepresented as evidence of violence against Hindu temples.
This clarification comes amid ongoing concerns about the accuracy of reports surrounding violence in Bangladesh.
Fake News! This is Mazaar Shariff of Hazrat Gareeb shah. Not a Hindu temple. This Majar Sharif from Jessore was attacked five days ago. #BangladeshViolence https://t.co/EINN6UDMlb pic.twitter.com/yczWrwKKQJ
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) August 12, 2024
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Thunderstorm hits Lucknow, IMD issues red alert across multiple UP districts
Lucknow: Shortly after the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert warning of severe weather conditions in the region, a sudden thunderstorm hit Lucknow and adjoining districts on Monday morning.
The Indian Express reported that the skies turned dark around 8:45 am as strong winds lashed parts of the city. Incidents of tree falls were reported from several locations, disrupting traffic and normal movement.
The weather department said thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hail and gusty winds of 40 to 60 kmph are likely to continue over the next three hours across several districts.
A red alert has been issued for districts including Unnao, Barabanki, Hardoi, Sitapur, Bahraich, Gonda, Shravasti and Lakhimpur Kheri, where moderate thunderstorms with hail and strong winds may damage trees, power lines and temporary structures.
An orange alert is in place for Rae Bareli, Amethi, Kanpur Nagar, Ayodhya, Kanpur Dehat, Auraiya, Kannauj, Farrukhabad, Shahjahanpur and Balrampur, where thunderstorms with lightning and winds up to 60 kmph could lead to localised disruptions.
Major parts of the state remains under yellow alert, including districts such as Prayagraj, Agra, Bareilly, Aligarh and Moradabad, where light rain, lightning and winds of 30 to 40 kmph are expected.
Authorities have advised residents to remain indoors, avoid open areas and trees during lightning, and secure loose objects.
