May 7, 2010 8:40 PM

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Rain, lighting kill 5 in UP

If incessant rain brings some relief from severe heat in UP, the storm, squall, Rain and lightning took at least 13 lives in two districts of the state today. In Jaunpur at least 9 (nine) people have lost their life due to duststorm, rain and lightning. <br/><br/>According to District Magistrate of Jaunpur Gaurav Dayal Nine people were killed in today’s rough weather. The administration has announced Rs one lakh as the relief money for the family who lost their member in today’s storm. <br/><br/>At least two dozen people have been injured in these two districts. Storm was active about one hour in morning but created devastating scenes in many areas. Most of the damages have been reported from Sadar and Badlapur thesil of Jaunpur .Hundred of trees were uprooted and several Hut were also damaged.<br/><br/>In Ballia district at least four persons were killed due to lightning in different place. .Heavy rain fall recorded in Ballia district today.<br/><br/>In the weather Forecast the Met department has said that dust storm, squall and Rain will occur in different parts of eastern UP and some isolated places of western UP in the next twenty four hours.

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