Five people were killed in lightning strike after heavy rain lashed parts of Uttar Pradesh, damaging standing crops and disrupting normal life. Several parts in the neighbouring state of Bihar received light to moderate rainfall.
In Uttar Pradesh, the death toll in the rain-related incidents went up to 10. According to reports, rain and hailstorm lashed Mirzapur, Varanasi, Lucknow, Chandauli, Allahabad and some other districts in the eastern region. The rain, which was accompanied by strong winds, damaged standing wheat, mustard and cereal crops.
Alert in Bihar
The Met Department has issued alert for a possible hailstorm and squall, followed by rainfall, in northeastern part of Bihar particularly in Purnia, Katihar, Araria and Kishanganj.