89 killed in heavy rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh

Eighty-nine persons were killed on Wednesday in incidents caused by a storm and heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh, the state’s relief commissioner said.

More than 50 people were injured and 87 homes were damaged, the official said. More than 100 livestock were also killed.

The deaths were caused by the uprooting of trees and electric poles, and structures such as houses and sheds being damaged, The Hindu reported.

The relief commissioner said that Chief Minister Adityanath had ordered divisional commissioners and district magistrates to verify such losses within 24 hours and disburse financial assistance to the families.

VIDEO | Strong winds and rain lash Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

(Full video available on PTI Videos- https://t.co/n147TvrpG7)#Varanasi pic.twitter.com/fFmH8YVQln— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 13, 2026

Written by Nachiket Deuskar. Edited by Neerad Pandharipande
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