Powerful thunderstorms ripped through Uttar Pradesh, leaving at least 89 people dead and major damage across several districts. Prayagraj, Sant Ravidas Nagar, Fatehpur, and Mirzapur were among the worst hit, with homes damaged, trees uprooted, and livestock perishing. Officials are assessing losses and rushing assistance to affected families as communities mourn the tragedy.
Ahead of West Bengal’s high-stakes polling on Wednesday, the IMD has issued a thunderstorm weather warning for several districts in south Bengal, including Kolkata. With temperatures climbing over recent days, voters are advised to keep umbrellas and raincoats ready as storm conditions could disrupt comfort and travel on voting day.
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Delhi NCR residents may get a break from scorching heat today, with IMD forecasting partly cloudy skies and light spells of rain over Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram. A yellow alert has been issued for Delhi for tomorrow, with thunderstorms expected later in the afternoon or evening, along with lightning and strong surface winds.
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