Dust storms to again strike UP, Rajasthan on Monday, predicts IMD
Days after more than 100 people lost their lives to dust storms and lightning strikes in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday issued a warning that fresh thunderstorms might strike several parts of India between May 5 and 7.The severe dust storm and thunder showers that hit parts of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan left a trail of destruction. Houses collapsed and trees and poles were uprooted in the storm that also led to power outages. In Uttar Pradesh, the highintensity dust storm left 73 people dead and 91 injured. In Rajasthan, 36 were killed, taking the combined death toll to 109. About 100 people were injured as winds over 100 kmph hit the region around 7 pm on Wednesday.Expressing sorrow at the loss of lives due to dust storms in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday directed officials to coordinate with states to ensure speedy Here are the top updates on heavy rains, dust storms and squalls in Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh:
1) IMD issues thunderstorm warning: The India Meteorological Department has released a statement warning several northeastern and northern states of India about the likelihood of thunderstorms striking between May 5 and 7, 2018. 2) Yogi Adityanath announces compensation: The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister has announced a compensation of up to Rs 400,000 to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for each of the injured in the heavy rainfall and storm across the state. 3) Dust storm kills 73 in Uttar Pradesh: In Uttar Pradesh alone, the high-intensity dust storm left 73 people dead, 91 injured and 105 domesticated animals killed with Agra, Bijnor, Bareli, Saharanpur, Pilibhit, Firozabad, Chitrakoot, Muzaffarnagar, Rae Bareli and Unnao among the worst affected. 4) Rajasthan death toll rises to 36: In Rajasthan, 36 more were killed, taking the combined death toll to 109. About 100 people were injured in the state, officials said. Dholpur district was the worst affected with 17 killed, according to officials. Houses collapsed and electricity poles and trees were uprooted as the severe dust storm swept the Matsya region. 5) Cyclonic circulation over Haryana was trigger for dust storm, say experts: A cyclonic circulation over Haryana was the trigger for the deadly dust storm that swept parts of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, weather experts said on Wednesday, estimating that the wind speed during the storm may have gone up to 100 kilometres per hour. 6) Congress slams Yogi for campaigning in KTK after dust storm hits UP: The Congress on Thursday took a dig at UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for campaigning in pollbound Karnataka even when people of his state were reeling under the impact of the severe dust storm that has left many dead. 7) PM Modi calls for speedy assistance to those hit by dust storms: Expressing sorrow at the loss of lives due to dust storms in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday directed officials to coordinate with states to ensure speedy relief and rehabilitation of those affected. 8) CM Vasundhara Raje assures all possible help: Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje expressed grief over the calamity and said authorities concerned had been directed to ensure all possible help to victims. "Have directed ministers and officials concerned in affected areas to begin relief work immediately," she wrote on Twitter. 9) Ashok Gehlot cancels birthday celebration: In view of the calamity, Congress National General Secretary Ashok Gehlot cancelled his birthday celebrations at his official residence in Jaipur. "We are extremely grieved at the loss of lives in the state and stand with the victims in this hour of tragedy, cancel all celebrations at my residence today. Blood donation camps and Janhit programs can be continued by organisers," he said.
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