In the tragic incidents, atleast nine people lost their lives after a three-storey building collapsed in the Zakir Colony area of Meerut of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, said District Magistrate Deepak Meena.


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Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are on-site, working on rescue operations amid the ongoing rain in the area.


 



According to ANI reports, As per the Information Department, out of the total 15 people trapped, 14 individuals were taken out from under the rubble, of these 9 were reported dead on Saturday.


"14 people were initially trapped in it, out of which 3 were rescued earlier. 5 more have been rescued now, the rest are still trapped. NDRF and SDRF teams are there... 3 of those eight rescued people have lost their lives. Our priority is to rescue the remaining 6 people," he said, ANI reported.


Currently, 11 districts in Uttar Pradesh are affected by floods. According to ANI reports citing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's office, 17 people have died as a result.


"Relief money of Rs 4 lakh each has been provided to the families of the deceased. So far, relief money has been provided to 30 affected people in connection with the loss of 30 animals. 3,056 houses have been damaged. Relief assistance has been distributed in connection." UP Chief Minister's office said," ANI reported.