Storm Kills 33 in Uttar Pradesh

A powerful storm, accompanied by heavy rains and lightning, swept across five districts of India — Uttar Pradesh, resulting in the deaths of at least 33 people and dozens injured. The worst-hit areas include India — Bhadohi district (16 deaths), India — Hapur district (9 deaths), and District (5 deaths), with India — Chandauli district and India — Sonbhadra district also reporting fatalities. The storm caused widespread damage, uprooting trees, destroying electricity poles, and damaging houses, which also disrupted mobile networks and hindered rescue operations. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed condolences and directed officials to provide immediate relief and compensation to affected families within 24 hours. He also ordered revenue and agriculture departments, along with insurance companies, to conduct surveys to assess the damage to property, livestock, and crops, ensuring prompt compensation.