Officials said the Hailstorm Wreaks Havoc in Uttar Pradesh due to lightning strikes, collapsing walls, and falling trees. The storm hit multiple districts, leaving a trail of damage and panic among residents.

Prayagraj district reported the highest number of deaths with 17 victims. Bhadohi recorded 16 deaths, Mirzapur 10, and Fatehpur nine. Strong winds blowing at speeds of nearly 80–100 kmph uprooted thousands of trees and disrupted transportation.

The powerful winds damaged electricity lines and transformers, leading to power outages in many areas. Mobile towers also suffered damage, affecting communication in several rural regions.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered officials to provide ₹4 lakh compensation to the families of those who died. Disaster response teams are clearing debris and helping affected residents. Authorities also warned people to remain alert as more rain may occur in the next 24 hours.

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In Bhagalpur, people left their homes when over 100 feet of land sank into the Ganges at Manik Sarkar Ghat. Authorities placed geo-bags to slow the erosion. In Munger, villages like Kutulpur and Jafarnagar also lost homes, and many remain at risk.

In Katihar’s Manihari Kheria, erosion washed away houses and crops. Efforts using boulder aprons and geo-bag slopes did not work. Khagaria faced heavy damage in villages such as Mathar, English Tola, and Sonvarsha. Experts believe that silt buildup and new bridges are blocking river flow and forcing the water to carve new paths.

As rivers try to return to their old natural courses, many areas are seeing fresh erosion. Officials admit they are unsure why this unusual pattern is happening in November.

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The Bagmati and Adhwara rivers also rose above danger levels, causing fresh trouble. Flood control teams repaired leaks at Somar Haat and Ekmighat, while boats were sent to rescue people in marooned areas. In Kusheshwarsthan East, mobility is paralyzed as floodwater covers roads. Nearly forty boats are helping villagers travel safely.

Though water levels are slowly decreasing, thousands remain affected. The government is providing constant monitoring and relief, but fear remains high among locals. The Bihar Flood Darbhanga situation highlights urgent needs for stronger embankments and long-term water management.

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On Thursday evening, a boat carrying around 500 passengers caught fire while sailing through the Lukolela Territory. Flames spread quickly, forcing water into the vessel, which then sank in the river. Authorities confirmed that 107 people died in this accident, while 146 passengers managed to survive. Rescue teams rushed to the site to assist survivors and recover bodies.

Just a day earlier, another motorized boat capsized in Basankusu Territory. This disaster killed 86 passengers. The cause of the sinking remains unclear, and local officials are still investigating what triggered the tragedy. Survivors described the sudden chaos as the vessel went under.

With two deadly accidents occurring back-to-back, fear and grief have engulfed residents of Equateur Province. Many are now demanding stronger safety measures and stricter checks on passenger vessels to prevent such disasters in the future.

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