Four individuals tragically lost their lives in separate incidents of lightning strikes in Ghazipur district.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his condolences on the lightning-related deaths in Azamgarh and Ghazipur districts. He announced a relief amount of Rs 4 lakh to support the families of the deceased and instructed officials to ensure proper medical treatment of the injured individuals.
In an effort to prevent electricity-related accidents during the monsoon season, the Yogi government had issued guidelines last month to the Energy department. Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) Chairman M Devraj, directed officials to strictly adhere to these guidelines and take preventive measures to ensure the safety of outsourced workers.
According to reports from Ghazipur, Naseeruddin alias Babu (55) and Ikram Ansari (28) were struck by lightning at Cheetnath ghat along the banks of the river Ganga on Tuesday evening.
Suraj Rajbhar (10) and Durga Devi (48) were also struck by lightning in Shadiabad area.
The district administration announced that the family members of the victims would receive financial assistance as per the established norms.
Earlier, lightning struck in Azamgarh district, killing six people and injuring a child.
The district administration confirmed that five individuals were electrocuted in Barwa Sagar under Mehnagar police station, while another incident claimed the life of one person in the Maharajganj area.