In the past few days, social media was flooded with videos of a man dangling helplessly while holding a structure, eventually being tossed into the air. The clip was from a powerful storm that swept across Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, leaving behind scenes of destruction and panic.
Among the numerous instances that shocked netizens was a man from Bareilly hanging onto a tin shed at a wedding venue. The man, identified as Nanhe Miyan, was reportedly near a marriage hall when fierce winds began tearing through the area. In an attempt to stop the structure from flying away, he grabbed onto one of its iron poles. However, with the winds too strong, the shed was uprooted and Khan was swept along with it, flung 50 meters high into the air before crashing into a distant field.
Nanhe Miyan Speaks Out
Now, in a video being shared online, the man himself spoke to a reporter, recalling the terrifying moment everything changed. “We had no idea the winds would become so strong. We held onto the rope and ended up being lifted into the air along with it, around 50 meters high,” he said. He also revealed that he had suffered injuries from his head to the rest of his body and was still facing breathing difficulties after the incident.
The clip triggered numerous reactions online, some of worry and others of wit. “Amazing that he’s able to talk and no injuries on face/head even after that huge fall,” wrote writer and comedian Varun Grover. “Thank goodness little man is alive, otherwise that shot was straight out of a South Indian film,” quipped one. “Wow, little master, you’ve totally stolen the show. What a flight you took—many will find inspiration seeing your soar,” added another.
The devastating weather in UP claimed at least 104 lives across the state on Wednesday. Officials said 52 others were injured in incidents linked to thunderstorms, lightning strikes, and high-speed winds, while 114 animals also died during the extreme conditions. Several districts reported widespread damage to homes, infrastructure, and property.
According to authorities, most casualties were caused by collapsing walls, uprooted trees, and lightning as dust storms and heavy rain lashed different parts of the state between 8 am and 11:30 pm.
