Nature’s havoc in UP, 55 year record broken in Kanpur, 7 died due to rain and hailstorm, crops ruined:

News India Live, Digital Desk: The weather of Uttar Pradesh has once again taken a dreadful turn. During the last 48 hours, heavy rains and severe hailstorm have disrupted life in various parts of the state, especially Kanpur and Bundelkhand region. Nature wreaked such havoc in Kanpur that the rains last 55 years record Has been demolished. In the incidents related to this unseasonal storm and rain so far in the state 7 people died It is reported that crops standing in hundreds of acres have been completely destroyed.

55 year old record broken in Kanpur, 4 died

According to the Meteorological Department, the torrential rains in Kanpur on Saturday and Sunday broke all the old records of the month of April. in kanpur 21.4 mm Rain was recorded, which is the highest rainfall in this month in the last 55 years. During this time, a dust storm that blew at a speed of 60 km per hour uprooted more than 200 trees in the city. Incidents of tree falling and wall collapse in Kanpur 4 people lost their lives Has gone. Many areas of the city remained in darkness for hours due to falling of electric poles.

Farmers’ hard work wasted, crops destroyed up to 50%

This unseasonal blow has come as a ‘time’ for the farmers. Hailstorm covered the fields with white sheets in the districts of Central UP including Jalaun, Hamirpur, Banda and Chitrakoot in Bundelkhand. ready to harvest Wheat, Mustard, Gram and Pigeon pea The crops have been spread in the fields. Agricultural experts estimate that more than 50 percent of crops have been destroyed in many areas. Vegetable farmers are also crying tears of blood because the crops of tomato, pumpkin, gourd and cucumber could not withstand the hailstorm.

Strict instructions from CM Yogi: Compensation to be given within 24 hours

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken immediate cognizance of this divine disaster. He has instructed the District Magistrates (DM) of all the affected districts to go to the field and survey the damage to the crops. The Chief Minister has clearly said that the families who have lost their loved ones or whose livestock has been damaged, Assistance amount within 24 hours Should be made available. Any kind of negligence will not be tolerated in relief work.

Next 48 hours heavy again: Alert issued in 50 districts

The Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that relief is still far away. Due to another active ‘Western Disturbance’ 7th April to 9th April There is a possibility of rain and hailstorm with strong winds again in more than 50 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Lightning alert has been issued in many parts of Lucknow, Kanpur, Unnao and Purvanchal. The administration has appealed to the people not to take shelter under trees in bad weather and stay in safe places.