Weather Alert: Severe Storms and Hailstorms Cause Extensive Damage in Uttar Pradesh A severe weather event struck multiple districts of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, causing widespread damage to crops, infrastructure, and disrupting daily life. The storm, characterized by heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and strong winds, affected areas including Auraiya, Orai, Kanpur Dehat, Hamirpur, and Unnao. The sudden and intense weather conditions left farmers and residents grappling with significant losses, with reports of damaged crops, fallen trees, and power outages. The storm began in the afternoon, with heavy rain and hailstones hitting the region. In Hamirpur, farmers rushed to protect their crops, fearing that the downpour would destroy their harvest. Similarly, in Unnao, the rain caused waterlogging in fields where wheat had already been harvested, raising concerns about spoilage. Officials noted that the waterlogged conditions could lead to the rotting of stored grain, exacerbating the crisis for local farmers. In Orai, the impact was particularly severe. Nearly 150 villages reported damage to their crops, with farmers estimating that over 50% of their harvest was lost. The hailstones, which fell in large quantities, crushed both mature and immature wheat crops, leaving fields in disarray. District officials confirmed that the damage was extensive, with reports of broken irrigation systems and flooded farmland. Kanpur Dehat also faced significant disruption. The storm caused power outages in several areas, with fallen trees blocking roads and disrupting traffic. In one incident, a wall collapsed in Ramnagar, trapping four goats and injuring a farmer, Daulat Singh. The wall’s collapse also led to the death of a calf in a neighboring village, highlighting the dangers posed by the extreme weather.#uttar_pradesh #auraiya #orai #kanpur_dehat #hamirpur
