Brother carries typhoid-stricken sister's body amid flood crisis after ambulance fails to reach

In Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh, a teenage girl named Shivani succumbed to typhoid due to the lack of timely medical assistance, exacerbated by severe flooding in the region. Her brother, unable to secure an ambulance, carried her lifeless body on his shoulders, a distressing moment captured in a video shared on social media. The floods had disrupted connectivity, making it impossible for Shivani to reach medical help in time, highlighting the critical state of emergency services during the monsoon season.

The video, which has garnered widespread attention, shows the brother with tears streaming down his face as he carries Shivani's body through the flood-ravaged streets, accompanied by well-wishers trying to help. The situation underscores the dire impact of heavy rainfall and flooding on essential services, with roads washed away and significant disruptions in water, electricity, and traffic across Uttar Pradesh. The India Meteorological Department has predicted further heavy rainfall for the state, emphasizing the need for improved disaster preparedness and response.

The picture from Lakhimpur Kheri district in Uttar Pradesh is heart-wrenching.

Shivani was suffering from typhoid. Due to the floods, she could not be taken to a good doctor in the city. She died on the way. Her brother is carrying his sister's dead body on his shoulder...

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