23 killed in incidents of lightning strikes in Uttar Pradesh

At least 23 people have died and 29 others injured due to lightning strikes in four districts of Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Saturday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed concerned District Magistrates to release compensation of Rs 4 lakhs each to the families of the deceased persons.

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh): At least 23 people were killed and 29 others injured after being struck by lightning in various districts of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.

According to an official statement, eight people lost their lives in Allahabad, six in Mirzapur, two in Kaushambi and one in Jaunpur.

A report from the Relief Commissioner's Office said that nine others in Prayagraj, 10 in Mirzapur and four in Kaushambi suffered serious burns.

Also Read: Bihar lightning: Death toll reaches 105, CM announces Rs 4 lakh ex gratiaChief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed deep anguish over the loss of lives and directed respective district magistrates to extend ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh to the next of kin of those killed.

He also asked the officials to ensure that proper medical treatment is provided to the injured, the statement said.

A report from Bhadohi said six people were killed and at least six others injured in different parts of the district.

Additional District Magistrate Shailendra Kumar Mishra said lightning struck in different villages of the district late in the evening.

Earlier on June 25, seven people were killed due to lightning strikes during a thunderstorm in Deoria district of Uttar Pradesh, the District Magistrate confirmed.

(With inputs from agencies)