Covid-19 situation in UP: Non-stop burning pyres show extent of tragedy

The apparent spike in deaths caused due to Covid-19 has resulted in crematoriums and burial grounds in Uttar Pradesh struggling to dispose of bodies as these facilities have started facing several issues, including that of space crunch. The number of bodies being brought to the crematoriums or burial grounds has been witnessing a surge over the last few days. Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government had faced severe criticism after a video showing some workers erect temporary tin structures to block view of a crematorium in Lucknow went viral on social media. Watch this video as people share their ordeal.

Uttar Pradesh reported 20,510 new confirmed cases of infection on Thursday. The state now has over 1.11 lakh active cases of Covid-19.