A viral video from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh shows a man being swept into the air during an intense storm after a tin shed is uprooted by extreme winds. The incident reportedly left him severely injured, including fractures in both arms and legs, and he is currently receiving treatment in hospital. Authorities and locals are urging caution during severe weather.
A deadly storm system of heavy rain and powerful winds hit multiple districts of Uttar Pradesh, killing at least 96 people and injuring over 50. Bhadohi, Prayagraj, and Mirzapur saw the worst damage as homes collapsed, trees uprooted, and power lines snapped. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered immediate relief and compensation measures.
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A violent storm in Uttar Pradesh tore through areas with rain and hail, killing nearly 90 people. Winds uprooted trees and toppled billboards, turning streets and homes into danger zones as victims were struck by falling structures. The destruction underscores how severe seasonal storms in India can escalate quickly, leaving limited time for preparedness.
A severe storm and heavy rains struck several Uttar Pradesh districts on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people across Bhadohi, Budaun, Fatehpur and Sonbhadra. Uprooted trees and damaged homes were reported, while rescue efforts were hampered by disrupted mobile networks. Officials are now assessing the full scale of damage and casualties.
Around 25 to 30 people were rescued after a severe storm damaged floating hutments near Dobra-Chanti in Uttarakhand’s Tehri Garhwal, officials said. The SDRF received the alert through the Disaster Control Room and an SDRF team from the Koti Colony post, led by Sub-Inspector Narendra Rana, rushed to the site with rescue equipment.
Four school teachers were killed in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh after a massive pine tree uprooted in a severe storm and crashed onto their moving vehicle in the Ani subdivision. Police said strong winds during the storm directly felled the tree, leaving the victims dead on the spot. The incident highlights the dangers of extreme weather in hilly areas.
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