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111 killed, 72 injured as storm, rain batter UP; relief work underway
A severe storm and heavy rain hit several districts of Uttar Pradesh on May 13, causing at least 111 deaths and 72 injuries, with damage to houses and livestock. The Relief Commissioner's office and district administrations launched relief efforts and began surveys of damage across multiple districts, while enumerating casualties and directing funds to affected areas.
Why It Matters
The disaster highlights the impact of extreme weather on safety, housing, and livelihoods in Uttar Pradesh, triggering emergency relief coordination and funding.
Timeline
16 Events
Survey orders issued by Relief official
May 13, 2026
The Relief Commissioner instructed the revenue and agriculture departments, along with insurance companies, to conduct a survey of the damage and submit a report to the government.
Madhav Singh death in Sonbhadra
May 13, 2026
In Sonbhadra district, Madhav Singh died after being trapped under a tree uprooted during the rain and the storm.
Ramnath Prasad lightning death
May 13, 2026
In another incident, Ramnath Prasad died in a lightning strike.
Komal Yadav lightning death in Deoria
May 13, 2026
In Deoria, Komal Yadav died after being struck by lightning; two others were injured.
Ruchi lightning death and aftermath
May 13, 2026
A 19-year-old woman, Ruchi, died after being struck by lightning in Bhauthari village under the Rasulabad area. Several goats also died; a 60-year-old man standing nearby was injured.
Kanpur Dehat rain-related deaths
May 13, 2026
In Kanpur Dehat district, two persons died in rain-related incidents.
Lal Bahadur death in Chhatrapur Shivala Raghna
May 13, 2026
Lal Bahadur of Chhatrapur Shivala Raghna village died in storm-related incidents.
Shanti Devi death in Narangpur
May 13, 2026
Shanti Devi of Narangpur village died in storm-related incidents.
Bhushan Pandey death in Baghrai area
May 13, 2026
Bhushan Pandey died after a wall collapsed in Sari Swami village under the Baghrai police station area.
Bhim Yadav death in Lalganj area
May 13, 2026
Bhim Yadav died after being trapped under the debris of a cemented shed that collapsed in Ojha Ka Purwa village in the Lalganj Kotwali area.
Pratapgarh deaths in wall/shed collapses and lightning
May 13, 2026
In Pratapgarh, four people died in separate incidents of wall and cemented shed collapses and lightning strikes amid strong winds and rain.
Sadar tehsil wall collapse death
May 13, 2026
A woman died after the wall of a house collapsed in Sadar tehsil.
Khaga tehsil deaths
May 13, 2026
Eight people, including five women, died in Khaga tehsil due to the storm and rain.
Prayagraj total deaths reported
May 13, 2026
As reports poured in from other areas, Prayagraj district administration said a total of 24 deaths had come to the fore in Wednesday's incidents.
Prayagraj deaths by morning
May 13, 2026
According to Prayagraj district administration, till morning 17 deaths were reported due to the storm and rain.
Relief Commissioner's update on toll and damages
May 13, 2026
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 people were injured, 170 livestock losses and damage to 227 houses have been reported. The office is monitoring the situation with district officials and funds are being made available to districts.