Death due to storm, lightning climbs to 62 in UP
Lucknow, May 3: As many as 45 people have been killed in a dust storm that hit many parts of Uttar Pradesh overnight, a government spokesman said on Thursday. Of these, 36 died in Agra alone.
More than three dozen persons have also been injured in the storm and the lightning that struck the state on Wednesday night.
A total of 156 cattle died in different districts.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who is campaigning for the BJP in Karnataka, has directed officials to ensure rescue and relief operations in the storm hit districts of Agra, Bijnore, Bareilly, Saharanpur, Pilibhit, Firozabad, Chitrakoot, Muzaffarnagar, Rae Bareli and Unnao.
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Massive fire engulfs over 10 houses in Kolkata's Ultadanga
Kolkata: A massive fire broke out in the Ultadanga area of Kolkata on Sunday morning, leaving more than 10 houses gutted. The fire reportedly started around 7:30 am.
Six fire tenders were deployed to the site to control the fire. Efforts to douse the fire are ongoing, and authorities are yet to confirm the cause of the incident.
Further details are awaited.
#WATCH | West Bengal: Fire broke out in Kolkata's Ultadanga area at around 7:30 am. Six fire tenders present at the spot. More than 10 houses were burnt in the fire. Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/QdLChunrSQ
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