Rain, hailstorm in parts of UP; CM Yogi directs officials to expedite relief measures

Rains accompanied by hailstorm and lightning lashed some parts of Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, leaving two persons dead, officials said.

State capital Lucknow was among the places which received rains.

Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of Firozabad Vishu Raja said two people were killed due to lightning in the district.

A 30-year-old pregnant woman Lalita Devi was killed after being stuck by lightning in Daulatpur village OF Narkhi area, while a 32-year-old man identified as Padav Veer Singh was killed in Chinari village of Jasrana area.

He said family members of the deceased will be given financial assistance Taking note of the unseasonal rains and hailstorm, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials of the affected districts to carry out relief operations with full urgency and preparedness.

The chief minister instructed district authorities to visit the affected areas, closely monitor relief efforts, and ensure immediate assistance to those impacted by the adverse weather conditions, an official statement issued said.

He directed that a detailed assessment of crop damage be conducted and a report be submitted to the state government promptly.

This will enable the administration to initiate appropriate follow-up action and support for the affected farmers.

The weather office said heavy rains and lightning are likely in Kaushambi, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Azamgarh, Lucknow, Barabanki, Raebareli.