Severe weather events in Uttar Pradesh raise death toll
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Eighty-nine people have died in India's Uttar Pradesh state due to heavy rainfall and storms. The natural disaster has caused widespread damage across the region.
Additional deaths are expected to be reported in coming hours. Rescue operations are ongoing.
Eighty-nine people died in severe storms and heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state. Widespread damage occurred to infrastructure, housing and agricultural land, and the death toll is expected to rise.
Infrastructure damage and destruction of agricultural land in Uttar Pradesh could impact the region's economy and lead to increases in food prices. Similar disasters may recur due to the ongoing monsoon season in India, and aid flows to the region will increase.