12 killed in rain-related incidents in UP

Lucknow: Twelve people lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh in the past 24 hours, officials said today.

A statement issued by UP Relief Commissioner’s office here said, “Twelve persons lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in the state in the past 24 hours.” 

“Five persons died in Amethi, while two persons died each in Bahraich and Farrukhabad. One person died in Lakhimpur Khiri, Mirzapur and Sitapur. All the deaths took place yesterday,” the statement said.