India News | 17 Killed in Lightning Strikes in Uttar Pradesh
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. At least 17 people have died due to lightning strikes in four districts of Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Saturday.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 4 (ANI): At least 17 people have died due to lightning strikes in four districts of Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Saturday.
According to government data, 17 people were killed in four districts - Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Jaunpur and Kaushambi.
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In addition, one person died today after terrace of a building collapsed due to heavy rains in Prayagraj district.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed concerned District Magistrates to release compensation of Rs 4 lakhs each to the families of the deceased persons.
On June 25, seven people were killed due to lightning strikes during a thunderstorm in Deoria district of Uttar Pradesh, the District Magistrate confirmed. (ANI)
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