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100 Killed As Heavy Rain, Storms Hit Uttar Pradesh; 21 Dead In Prayagraj
A severe spell of unseasonal rain and powerful winds swept across Uttar Pradesh, causing widespread damage and at least 100 deaths across multiple districts. Rescue efforts and government relief measures followed as specific bridges and infrastructure were damaged and casualties were reported.
Why It Matters
The event underscores the impact of extreme weather on public safety and infrastructure, highlighting the need for rapid relief and accountability in disaster response.
Timeline
3 Events
Official response and relief measures announced
May 14, 2026
The Relief Commissioner’s office stated that the chief minister has taken cognisance of the deaths, injuries, livestock losses, and damages to houses due to unseasonal rain and thunderstorms across the state. Divisional commissioners and district magistrates have been asked to verify incidents with sensitivity and to ensure financial assistance reaches affected families within 24 hours. The chief minister has also asked for updates on storm- and rain-related damages from all districts every three hours.
Death toll across districts totals 100 (as reported)
May 14, 2026
Casualties across districts were reported as follows: Prayagraj 21; Bhadohi 18; Mirzapur 15; Fatehpur 10; Unnao 6; Badaun 6; Pratapgarh 4; Bareilly 4; Sitapur 2; Raebareli 2; Chandauli 2; Kanpur Dehat 2; Hardoi 2; Sambhal 2; Kaushambi 1; Shahjahanpur 1; Sonbhadra 1; Lakhimpur 1. The total of 100 deaths reflects a widespread toll across the state, with reports of additional deaths in Kanpur Dehat, Hardoi, Sambhal (two each) and single deaths in Kaushambi, Shahjahanpur, Sonbhadra, and Lakhimpur.
Evening storms cause widespread damage across Uttar Pradesh
May 13, 2026
On the evening of May 13, 2026, a sudden spell of unseasonal weather struck Uttar Pradesh. Clouds of dust reduced visibility as high-speed winds ripped hoardings and tin sheds, uprooted trees, and forced residents to seek shelter under trees and flyovers. Several roads were blocked and vehicles were crushed by fallen trees; houses were damaged in the storms. In Bareilly, a widely circulated video showed a man being thrown about 50 feet by the wind. Reports from Rampur in Bhadohi and Gaura Pramanpur in Mirzapur described pontoon bridges damaged, cutting access to about 20 villages. Rescuers had to dig through debris with bare hands to reach those trapped.