New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Simon Wong, the High Commissioner of Singapore to India, on Friday, expressed grief over the loss of lives caused by severe storms and extreme weather in Uttar Pradesh, particularly in Bareilly.

In a post on X, Wong said he was 'shocked and saddened' by the deaths caused by the sudden storm and extended condolences to the affected families.

'Shocked and saddened by the news of the loss of lives in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh after the sudden storm. My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families,' High Commisioner Wong said in the post.

Earlier, on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed condolences over the loss of lives in Uttar Pradesh due to the thunderstorm and heavy rains and wished for speedy recovery to all those injured.

In a letter to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Putin said, 'Please accept our deepest condolences on the numerous casualties and widespread destruction caused by the cyclone in Uttar Pradesh. Please convey my words of sympathy and support to the families and friends of the victims, as well as wishes for a speedy recovery to all those affected by the natural disaster.' Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates also expressed condolences after several people were killed and injured due to the thunderstorm and heavy rains in Uttar Pradesh.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed condolences to the families of the victims and wished for the speedy recovery of those injured.

'The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of India following the storm that swept through Uttar Pradesh, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage', the statement said.

Uttar Pradesh Relief Commissioner Harikesh Bhaskar on Thursday informed that at least 104 people have lost their lives across Uttar Pradesh due to relentless rain, lightning, and thunderstorms in various parts of the state over the past 36 to 48 hours.

The Relief Commissioner added that continuous monitoring is being conducted, and the 24-hour Integrated Control and Command Centre remains fully operational.

Orders have also been issued to all officials to conduct field inspections. Furthermore, the Chief Minister has announced compensation measures, and financial relief is currently being disbursed to the affected individuals.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath directed state officials to provide immediate assistance to victims of the recent storms and lightning. The Chief Minister has ordered the prompt release of compensation following reports of casualties and property damage over the last 24 hours.

Yogi directed officials to immediately visit the affected sites and provide assistance to the victims, release compensation and instructed districts to provide updates on the situation every 3 hours.

He has further asked all District Magistrates to prioritise relief work. He also directed that compensation disbursal, rescue operations, and other related work should be updated on social media.

According to the press release, information regarding loss of human lives, livestock loss, and crop damage has come from 19 districts, including Barabanki, Bahraich, Kanpur Dehat, Basti, Sambhal, Hardoi, and Unnao.

Additionally, 130 livestock (both large and small) have perished, and 98 houses have sustained damage.

CM Yogi has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. (ANI)