Five die due to extreme cold in western UP
Muzaffarnagar: Four people have died due to intense cold wave conditions in Muzaffarnagar and Shamli districts, according to the administration.
According to a report from the district headquarter, Kherati (70) died due to cold at Miranpur town. 40-year-old Kuldeep died due to hostile weather conditions at Jansath town.
A 50-year-old labourer, Budh Singh Saini, died due to sweeping cold conditions at Biharighar village in the district last night.
Papan (48) was found shuddering in cold near the Shamli railway station. He was rushed to a hospital, where he died.
Muzaffarnagar recorded the lowest temperature in Uttar Pradesh on several days this week. The mercury in the district plunged to 3.4 degrees Celsius on Thursday. (PTI)
KV Correspondent
