At least seven dead as heavy rains lash UP, IMD issues red alert for western districts, check full forecast

WIRE — At least seven people died as heavy rains lashed Uttar Pradesh as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a 'red alert' for parts of western Uttar Pradesh, forecasting heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours.

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