Jaipur: Monsoon rains on Sunday in many districts of Uttar Pradesh gave relief from the heat but wreaked havoc on many families. About 40 people have died due to lightning in the state, while dozens of people have been injured in this disaster. At the same time, about 20 people lost their lives due to lightning in Rajasthan. Along with this, seven people died due to lightning in Madhya Pradesh.
Ex-gratia amount will be given to the relatives of the deceased
PM Modi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from the PM National Relief Fund to the kin of those who lost their lives due to lightning in some parts of Rajasthan. Rupee. 50,000 to the injured, informed the Prime Minister’s Office.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has condoled the death of all 40 people due to lightning. The Chief Minister has issued instructions to help the next of kin of the deceased. CM Yogi ordered that the injured should be given proper treatment.
20 killed in Rajasthan
In Rajasthan, 20 people, including 7 children, died in several incidents of lightning in different parts of the state. 21 other people have been injured in this natural calamity. The injured are undergoing treatment.
CM Gehlot announced compensation
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each from the state government to the next of kin of the deceased. Four lakh rupees will be given to the dead from the Emergency Relief Fund while one lakh rupees will be given from the Chief Minister Relief Fund.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed grief
Kota MP and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed grief to the victims of the incident. He tweeted, “The news of the death of four children and injuries to some children in Garda village of Kanwas tehsil of Kota parliamentary constituency and the news of three children getting injured in Bari area of Dholpur district is heartbreaking. My condolences to the family in this time of immense sorrow.
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