Lucknow: A fierce storm swept through parts of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday night, killing at least 34 people and leaving dozens injured. The intense weather brought with it high-speed winds, heavy rain, and lightning, causing widespread damage in both urban and rural areas.
Noida and Ghaziabad reported tragic incidents of falling trees, walls, and even metal structures crushing people. In Noida’s Omicron-III sector, a woman and her two-year-old grandson died after a grill fell from a high-rise building. In NTPC Township, a man was killed when a tree collapsed on him. Similar scenes unfolded in Ghaziabad, Hapur, Kanpur, and other districts.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to rush aid to affected families. Relief payments, medical care for the injured, and crop damage surveys have been ordered.
He also instructed drainage arrangements in areas with waterlogging. While the storm cooled down rising temperatures, the destruction it left behind raised serious concerns about preparedness. In many localities, trees and poles fell with little resistance, and building safety remains under question.
More storms are expected later this week, with the Meteorological Department predicting continued thunderstorm activity in the region.
Casualties in 24 Hours
Kasganj 5 deaths
Fatehpur 5 deaths
Meerut 4 deaths
Bulandshahr 3 deaths
Kanpur 3 deaths
Ghaziabad 2 deaths
Orai (Jalaun) 2 deaths
Etawah 2 deaths
Noida 2 deaths
Firozabad 1 death
Aligarh 1 death
Hathras 1 death
Chitrakoot 1 death
Ambedkar 1 death
Nagar
Total 34 deaths
CM orders swift relief after storm damage
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed district officials to conduct relief operations promptly in view of recent thunderstorms, hailstorms, and lightning strikes across Uttar Pradesh. He instructed officials to visit affected areas, monitor relief efforts closely, and ensure immediate distribution of compensation in cases of human or livestock casualties.
Injured individuals must receive proper medical treatment without delay.
The Chief Minister also emphasized the need for a thorough survey to assess crop losses. Reports must be submitted to the state government for further action. In areas experiencing waterlogging, priority must be given to drainage arrangements to prevent further disruption.
