111 Killed, Over 70 Injured: How UP Storm With Cyclone-Like Winds Turned Into A Death Trap

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least 111 people were killed and 72 others injured after powerful storms, heavy rain, hailstorms, and lightning lashed several districts of Uttar Pradesh, causing widespread destruction, uprooting trees, damaging homes, and triggering wall collapses across the state. According to a report by The Times of India, the winds during the storm hit a cyclone-like speed of up to 130 km/h. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the large-scale devastation and directed officials to ensure relief reaches affected families within 24 hours. The Relief Commissioner’s office said deaths were reported from 26 districts following the extreme weather on May 13.

Massive Destruction Across Districts

In a statement, the Relief Commissioner's office said, "Due to bad weather on May 13, including storms, rain, hailstorm and lightning, reports of 111 deaths were received from 26 districts. 72 persons were injured, 170 livestock losses and damage to 227 houses have been reported in the state."

The statement further said Adityanath directed divisional commissioners and district magistrates to verify all incidents "with full sensitivity" and ensure financial assistance is distributed within 24 hours.Prayagraj district alone reported 24 deaths linked to the storm and rain. Bhadohi witnessed at least 16 deaths, while Fatehpur reported nine deaths and 16 injuries in separate storm-related incidents.

Fatehpur Additional District Magistrate Avinash Tripathi said, "Eight people, including five women, died in Khaga tehsil, while a woman died after a wall of a house collapsed in Sadar tehsil."

Lightning Strikes, Collapsing Walls Leave Trail Of Death

Several deaths were also reported from Pratapgarh, Kanpur Dehat, Deoria, and Sonbhadra districts due to collapsing walls, uprooted trees, and lightning strikes.In Kanpur Dehat, a 19-year-old woman died after being struck by lightning while sheltering under a tree during heavy rain. Multiple livestock deaths were also reported across affected districts.Adityanath instructed officials to remain on alert and ordered the revenue and agriculture departments, along with insurance companies, to conduct damage surveys and submit reports to the government.