In northern India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, a strong dust storm lifted a man into the air for about 50 meters. The moment of the incident was captured on video and quickly spread on social media.
In northern India, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, a dust storm lifted a man to a height of about 50 m. This was reported on social media.
The footage shows the man trying to hold onto the ground by grabbing a metal structure. However, a powerful gust of wind knocks it over, after which the person is thrown into the air. It is reported that the man survived the incident but sustained multiple injuries.
The disaster claimed the lives of 111 people in several districts of the state, with 72 people injured, according to The Indian Express. People died due to falling trees and collapsing buildings, as well as from lightning strikes. Rescue operations continue in the affected areas.
In the opinion of the editorial team, the tragedy in Uttar Pradesh has shown how destructive extreme weather events can be. Even a few seconds of strong wind can turn an ordinary situation into a deadly one, and the consequences of such storms are increasingly becoming widespread due to climate change and high population density.
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