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April 29–30, 2026: Storms and lightning kill 14 across Uttar Pradesh; Sultanpur worst hit; relief measures announced
A severe storm and lightning strikes across Uttar Pradesh on April 29–30, 2026, killing at least 14 people and causing extensive damage to power infrastructure. Sultanpur bore the brunt on April 29, while on April 30 additional fatalities were reported in Agra and Sant Kabir Nagar, and the government announced relief efforts and crop-damage data across several districts.
Why It Matters
The events underscore public safety risks from severe weather and the subsequent government response, including emergency relief and agricultural assistance for affected farmers.
Timeline
8 Events
April 30, 2026: Excessive rainfall crop damage data for 2026-27
April 30, 2026
Excessive rainfall damaged crops on 1,358.678 hectares across nine districts (Kanpur Dehat, Shahjahanpur, Rampur, Jalaun, Bulandshahr, Gonda, Mathura, Pilibhit, Saharanpur). Of 3,920 farmers affected, 1,849 received relief totalling ₹1,09,87,132.
April 30, 2026: Hailstorm crop damage data for 2026-27
April 30, 2026
Hailstorms damaged crops over 38,369.72 hectares in 13 districts, including Mathura, Jalaun, Hardoi, Bulandshahr, Auraiya, Sambhal, Shahjahanpur, Agra, Aligarh, Kannauj, Lalitpur, Saharanpur, and Unnao. Of 1,07,104 farmers affected, 23,983 received financial assistance totalling ₹14,92,60,448.
April 30, 2026: Fire-related crop damage data for 2026-27
April 30, 2026
State government data shows fire incidents damaged crops in eight districts (Barabanki, Ballia, Banda, Maharajganj, Mathura, Pilibhit, Rampur, Sonbhadra) across 111.134 hectares. Of 668 farmers with damaged crops, relief was provided to 51 farmers, totalling ₹1,81,963.
April 30, 2026: Government directs relief efforts for farmers
April 30, 2026
On the direction of the Chief Minister, the administration expedited relief to farmers affected by recent adverse weather conditions, including storms, fires, hailstorms and excessive rainfall. Officers were asked to remain active in the field, conduct rapid assessments of crop damage, and ensure prompt distribution of relief.
April 30, 2026: Sant Kabir Nagar lightning death
April 30, 2026
A 68-year-old farmer, Ram Jatan Yadav, was killed after being struck by lightning while working in his field in Sant Kabir Nagar.
April 30, 2026: Agra lightning death in Bah tehsil
April 30, 2026
A man in his thirties died after being struck by lightning in Agra’s Bah tehsil. The deceased, Mahesh, of Dhobai village in Bah, was reportedly standing under a tree when the lightning struck him. MP Raj Kumar Chahar visited the village to offer support to the bereaved family.
April 29, 2026: UP-wide storm fatalities reported across multiple districts
April 29, 2026
The article notes that at least 14 people died in rain, lightning and storm-related incidents across Uttar Pradesh, including seven in Sultanpur, two in Ayodhya, two in Amethi, and one each in Prayagraj, Jaunpur and Ghazipur.
April 29, 2026: Severe storm strikes Sultanpur; 7 dead, 21 injured; power disruptions
April 29, 2026
A powerful storm struck Sultanpur around 3pm on Wednesday, killing seven people and injuring 21. The storm damaged electricity infrastructure, destroying more than 50 transformers and several power poles, and caused major disruptions in power supply. District magistrate Indrajeet Singh said restoration work is underway and the electricity department has been mobilised.