Heavy rains create havoc in Bahraich, claim 5 lives

Five persons, including two children, were killed in rain-related incidents in Bahraich, official sources said on Tuesday.

Akash (5) drowned after he slipped into a drain in Ahana village in Kaisarganj area, while Manoj (10) drowned after he fell into a drain in Jaitapur locality on Monday.

In a similar incident, Shiv Kumar (22) drowned in a pond in Sai village in Baundi area.

In another incident Karam Chandra Singh (60) died after roof of his house collapsed in Kela village, while in Dahav village of Hardi area, Durgavati (30) was killed after roof of her house collapsed, they said.