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Deadly Storms Lash Agra, Leaving Trail of Destruction
30 May
Summary
- Three individuals lost their lives due to a severe dust storm.
- Uprooted trees and damaged homes were widespread consequences.
- Power supply was significantly disrupted across affected districts.
A severe dust storm coupled with heavy rainfall devastated Agra and surrounding districts on Friday night. The extreme weather event led to the tragic deaths of at least three people and left several others injured. Homes suffered damage, and numerous trees were uprooted by the powerful winds.
The storm's impact extended to critical infrastructure, causing widespread power outages that lasted for hours in many areas. Emergency teams were deployed to assess the damage and work on restoring electricity services throughout the affected regions.
In Agra, a rickshaw puller died after a boundary wall collapsed due to a falling tree. Another incident saw a tree fall on a house in Idhaun village, injuring five family members. Mathura also reported two fatalities, including a labourer killed by a flying tin shed and a 17-year-old girl.
Administration officials are continuing to compile damage reports and have advised residents to take precautions during inclement weather, particularly to stay clear of potentially hazardous trees and unstable structures.
