Nainital News: Storm in Ramnagar Claims Life of Child as Tree Falls A tragic incident occurred in Ramnagar on Monday night when a severe storm led to the death of a 10-year-old boy. The incident took place in the Ringoda village of the Bijrani Range within the Corbett Tiger Reserve. According to reports, the storm struck around 1 a.m., causing a sudden collapse of a haldar tree. The boy, Kanu Upadhyay, was found trapped under the fallen tree by his family and nearby residents after hearing the crash. Kanu, son of Prakash Upadhyay, had ventured outside his thatched hut during the night. The tree fell on him, pinning him beneath its massive trunk. His family and neighbors rushed to the scene upon hearing the impact, discovering him trapped. Emergency services, including the fire department, forest officials, and SDM Gopal Singh Chauhan, were promptly informed. After two hours of efforts, rescuers used a chainsaw to cut through the tree and recovered the child’s body. The family initially refused to conduct a postmortem examination, but police intervened to ensure the process was carried out. The deceased boy was a student at a private school in Dikulie. His body was then transported to the mortuary for further procedures. The incident highlights the dangers of severe weather in rural areas, where inadequate infrastructure and lack of preparedness can lead to fatal outcomes. Local authorities have since urged residents to remain vigilant during storm seasons and take necessary precautions to avoid similar tragedies.#ramnagar #ringoda_village #bijrani_range #corbett_tiger_reserve #kanu_upadhyay
Ramnagar Storm Causes Extensive Damage to Power Infrastructure A severe storm that struck Ramnagar and Kaladhunga assembly constituency late at night caused significant damage to the power supply system. The natural disaster resulted in over 15 lakh rupees worth of losses for the electricity department. The storm toppled 18 power poles and damaged approximately 3 kilometers of electrical lines, leading to widespread power outages in the affected areas. Strong winds and heavy rains caused large trees to fall, damaging power lines and poles. As a result, several regions in Ramnagar and surrounding areas experienced power cuts from late night onwards, causing inconvenience to residents. The electricity department confirmed that the storm caused extensive damage to the power infrastructure, with 18 poles and nearly 3 kilometers of lines affected. The department's chief engineer, Govind Singh Karak, stated that the damage is estimated at more than 15 lakh rupees. Following the disruption, staff and technical teams were immediately deployed to repair the damaged infrastructure to restore power as quickly as possible. In addition to the power outages, the storm also caused damage to crops, particularly the standing wheat fields of farmers. Several vehicles were also damaged due to fallen trees. The incident highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to extreme weather events and the need for timely recovery efforts.#storm #ramnagar #kaladhunga #govind_singh_karak #electricity_department
