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21 killed as violent storm rains batter UP districts uprooting trees and wrecking homes
India
Published on 13 May 2026
Rescue teams struggled when mobile networks went down
A severe storm and heavy rains struck several Uttar Pradesh districts on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people across Bhadohi, Budaun, Fatehpur and Sonbhadra. Uprooted trees and damaged homes were reported, while rescue efforts were hampered by disrupted mobile networks. Officials are now assessing the full scale of damage and casualties.
- At least 21 people died in multiple UP districts
- Trees uprooted and houses damaged across affected areas
- Rescue operations were hindered by disrupted mobile networks
- Authorities are conducting damage and casualty assessments
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