Uttar Pradesh: At least 79 killed due to heavy rains in two days
Heavy downpour is likely to occur in many areas in central and eastern Uttar Pradesh in the next 24 hours, the MeT department predicted.
At least 79 people have died due to rain-related incidents in the past two days across Uttar Pradesh.
Of the 79 deaths, 35 were reported on Saturday due to heavy rains in many parts of the state. Four people died in Azamgarh and Mirzapur districts while three people died each in Ghazipur and Ambedkar Nagar.
Two people each died in Gorakhpur, Firozabad, Unnao, Banda, Balia and Sitapur districts while one person each died in Bulandshahr, Amethi, Saharanpur, Lakhimpur, Fatehpur, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Sultanpur and Deoria, according to information provided by the government on Saturday evening.
On Friday, 44 deaths were reported from different parts of the state.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday directed district magistrates across the state to visit areas affected due to flood and heavy rains. The CM also ordered a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each for the kin of the deceased.
"Immediate relief should be given to those affected and arrangements for treatment should also be made for those who have sustained injuries in incidents occurring due to heavy rainfall," Yogi Adityanath said.
Heavy downpour is likely to occur in many areas in central and eastern Uttar Pradesh in the next 24 hours, the MeT department predicted.
The Ganga River in Ballia is also flowing around 1.3 metres above the danger mark.