Lucknow, Aug. 6 -- Monsoon rains continue in Uttar Pradesh and have disrupted normal life in several districts.
A total of 12 people have died in rain-related accidents in the past 48 hours in the state. While 6 died in a house collapse in Pratapgarh, two in Mirzapur after drowning, and one young man was struck by lightning. Besides, one each died in Prayagraj, Fatehpur and Sitapur due to rain-related incidents.
Rains were reported from 72 districts of the state in the last 24 hours. Banda received the highest rainfall of 69.3 mm.
But still there is a shortfall of 25% less rainfall since June 1 in the state.
Heavy rains were reportedly pouring in 10 cities, including Prayagraj, Lucknow, Saharanpur, and Meerut, on Thursday.
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