Uttar Pradesh: 10 killed and 9 injured since Sunday as heavy rainfall continues
The state’s western and central parts are expected to receive more rainfall over the next 48 hours.
At least 10 people have been killed and nine injured in rain-related incidents, including lightning strikes, since Sunday night as Uttar Pradesh continues to receive heavy rainfall, reported PTI. State Relief Commissioner Sanjay Kumar on Monday said four deaths were reported from Jhansi , two from Etawah, and one death each from Firozabad, Raebareli, Auraiya and Shamli.
The toll has gone up to 26 after 16 people died in rain-related incidents across the state on Saturday. Shahjahanpur was the worst affected, with lightning strikes killing six people and injuring seven in 24 hours. Eighteen animals have died and 461 houses have been damaged because of the inclement weather so far, said a statement from Kumar’s office on Sunday.
Weather agency Skymet has predicted more rain and thundershowers over the next 48 hours in the western and central parts of the state.
10 people died due to rain, thunderstorm and flood in the state since yesterday.
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) September 3, 2018
We do not accept any relief in the ongoing flood conditions as more heavy rains are likely to lash Uttar Pradesh. Weathermen are predicting heavy to very heavy rains for the next 48 hours over many parts of west and central parts of the state. https://t.co/Q6yaw9Wb0H @uttarpra
— SkymetWeather (@SkymetWeather) September 3, 2018
