Two coaches of Rani Kamlapati-Saharsa passenger train derail at Itarsi station in MP; no casualties
Itarsi (MP), Aug 12: Two coaches of the Rani Kamlapati-Saharsa special passenger train derailed when it was about to enter Itarsi station in Madhya Pradesh on Monday evening, an official said.
No casualties were reported in the incident that occurred at 6:10 PM at Itarsi station under the Bhopal railway division, West Central Railway's chief public relation officer (CPRO) Harshit Shrivastava told PTI over the phone from Jabalpur, the WCR headquarters.
"The train was about to enter platform number 2 when its two third AC cars derailed," he said.
A potential tragedy was averted as the train was running at a speed of less than 5 km when the derailment happened, he said.
Shrivastava said an inquiry has been ordered into the incident.
The train resumed its onward journey at 9:10 PM after the two affected compartments were removed and an engine was attached, he said.
Passengers of the train were served refreshments by the railway at Itarsi junction.
Itarsi railway station in Narmadapuram district is one of the busiest railway junctions in India and an important junction station.
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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.
