A severe storm struck Uttar Pradesh, India, on the evening of May 13, 2026, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, hail, lightning, and dust storms. The storm caused major damage including uprooted trees, collapsed buildings, blocked roads, damaged billboards, and power outages across northern India, with Prayagraj district suffering the worst impact [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
Casualties resulted from falling trees, building collapses, lightning strikes, and people being blown by strong winds. Officials reported approximately 89 deaths and 50 to 59 injuries, though some sources gave death tolls as high as 104 [1, 2, 6, 3, 5]. A Bhadohi district official said 15 people died and eight were injured there alone due to the storms [7]. Livestock losses numbered 114, and between 80 and 87 houses were damaged [2, 3, 5].
Relief efforts mobilized quickly. Government teams worked to clear debris, restore power and communications, and provide emergency aid. Police said "administrative officials are continuously monitoring the affected areas" [7]. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered relief distribution within 24 hours and prompt assistance to victims [5].
Northern India regularly faces seasonal storms from March to June before the monsoon season, but the May 13 event was notably violent and destructive [1, 8, 3]. State officials published official casualty and damage figures on May 14, confirming the high death toll and widespread infrastructure harm [2, 6, 3, 4, 5].
